Former Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith is on the move.

The 2023 first-round pick was traded from the Cowboys along with a 2026 second-round pick and 2017 first-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, the No. 3 overall pick in 2019 and a three-time Pro Bowler.

Dallas (3-5-1) upgraded its defensive front with the addition of Williams and paid a hefty price to do so. Meanwhile, the Jets (1-7) add significant draft capital and will look to unlock some of Smith’s potential.

The Grand Rapids native was a two-time all-Big Ten selection at Michigan and was selected 26 th overall in 2023. He has had a lackluster start to his career, though. His snap share had dropped from 48% in 2024 to 25% this season, and he’s registered just three tackles in f

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