The New York Giants announced on Saturday that they have signed linebacker Jaylon Smith to the active roster from their practice squad.
Smith is expected to reinforce a linebacking corps that has struggled through the first three games of the season. The Giants face a Chicago Bears team this week that is very adept at running the football and they are likely expecting to see a heavy dose of Khalil Herbert.
The Giants have relied heavily on defensive backs to play closer at the second level as pseudo-linebackers. And while that has given the defense speed and versatility, the lack of size has shown up when offensive linemen are able to climb to the second level.