Overview
- The Falcons traded Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for Maason Smith in a player-for-player deal reported Friday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Both linemen were second-round picks in 2024—Orhorhoro at No. 35 and Smith at No. 48—and each has two years left on a rookie contract after staff changes reshaped evaluations.
- Through two seasons, Orhorhoro has 36 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 25 games, while Smith has 32 tackles and three sacks in 24 games as his snap share dropped from about 51% in 2024 to 36% in 2025.
- Contract terms differ, with Smith carrying a $1.1 million guarantee in 2026 and no 2027 guarantees, while Orhorhoro has $1.7 million guaranteed in 2026 and $966,000 in 2027, which offers Atlanta more short-term flexibility.
- Neither team holds a first-round pick in 2026, and ESPN reports both are expected to target defensive tackle help on Day 2 of next week’s draft.