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Rodney Smith

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Detroit Lions · RB

Rodney Smith recorded 8 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 2 rostered seasons with Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions.

▶Best highlights

19.5

rush yds/gm

13.4

rec yds/gm

0

playoff games

8

career games

Five defining games

Start here

A provisional five-game introduction to Rodney Smith's most significant indexed performances.

NEW ORLEANSSAINTS

CAROLINAPANTHERS

New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers

Regular Season · Jan 3, 2021

40 rush yds · 1 rush TD · 1 rec

CAROLINAPANTHERS

Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys

Regular Season · Oct 3, 2021

0 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 5 rec

CAROLINAPANTHERS

GREEN BAYPACKERS

Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers

Regular Season · Dec 19, 2020

23 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 3 rec

CAROLINAPANTHERS

WASHINGTONCOMMANDERS

Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders

Regular Season · Dec 27, 2020

23 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 2 rec

CAROLINAPANTHERS

Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers

Regular Season · Dec 13, 2020

10 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 2 rec

Single-game peaks

Career highs

Position-relevant single-game records from Rodney Smith's indexed NFL box scores.

Career highs: 40 rushing yards · 1 rushing touchdown · 10 carries

NEW ORLEANSSAINTS

CAROLINAPANTHERS

New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers

Regular Season · Jan 3, 2021

40 rush yds · 1 rush TD · 1 rec

Career high: 48 receiving yards

CAROLINAPANTHERS

Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys

Regular Season · Oct 3, 2021

0 rush yds · 0 rush TD · 5 rec

Career chapters

Franchise eras

Follow the team eras that shaped Rodney Smith's career, in chronological order.

Earliest → latest

Franchise era

2018–present

Christian McCaffrey

The old core leaves before a successor settles

Carolina Panthers · Searching for the next foundation

Injuries ended Newton's first run and Carolina entered a prolonged rebuild marked by quarterback turnover, coaching changes and a search for durable young cornerstones.

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Franchise era

2021–present

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Culture, line play and a fearless contender

Detroit Lions · Restore the roar

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell converted the Stafford trade into a deep core, won the division and reached the NFC Championship Game while reconnecting team and city.

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Career accomplishments

2 NFL seasons8 career games156 career rushing yards1 career rushing touchdowns14 career receptions107 career receiving yardsCollege: MinnesotaJersey: 200 playoff appearancesFirst appearance: Nov 15, 2020Most recent: Oct 3, 2021

Official awards via ESPN · Pro Bowl and All-Pro counts via NFLverse with selection years cross-checked against Wikipedia · league leads verified from indexed regular-season stats

Team history