Smith re-signed in March, expected to play a key role in the Seahawks' pass rush rotations in 2018.
Marcus Smith entered training camp three weeks ago expected to play a key role on the Seahawks’ defensive line this season and particularly as a pass rusher, one of the team’s biggest question marks.
Friday, his contract was terminated under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
Smith, listed as the backup at the right defensive end spot behind Frank Clark, had missed the last two days of practice to deal with what coach Pete Carroll had referred to as a personal and family matter.