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Marvel Smith | Tackle

TEAM: San Francisco 49ers
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'5' / 321
DOB: 8/6/1978
AGE:31
COLLEGE:Arizona State
CONTRACT INFO: 3/27/2009: Signed a two-year, $10.5 million contract. Details
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 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersAug. 29 - 1:16 pm et
After a day of rumors, the 49ers officially announced that Marvel Smith has decided to retire.
Smith wasn't able to compete for a starting job because of his injured back. He won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and made one Pro Bowl.
Source: Scout.com
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersAug. 28 - 3:28 pm et
Updating a previous item, Profootballtalk.com is reporting that RT Marvel Smith will indeed retire.
Smith won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and made one Pro Bowl. He was signed as a free agent by the 49ers in March, but back injuries led to him losing out on a starting job.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersAug. 28 - 2:54 pm et
According to 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco, there's a strong chance RT Marvel Smith will retire.
Maiocco says Smith has not looked right physically since signing an incentive-laden two-year deal in March. Smith was excused from this weekend's Dallas trip for personal reasons, fueling the retirement speculation. The former Pro Bowler lost out to Adam Snyder for the starting right tackle job.
Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersJul. 13 - 11:40 am et
Marvel Smith is not guaranteed to start at right tackle for the 49ers this season.
Smith, coming off of back surgery, was held out of 11-on-11 drills during OTAs as a precaution. He's officially battling Adam Snyder, but he should have no problem winning the job as long as he's healthy this summer.
Source: foxsports.com
Related: Adam Snyder
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersMar. 27 - 4:05 pm et
49ers agreed to terms with OT Marvel Smith on a two-year contract. The deal's max worth is roughly $10.5 million.
The 49ers are taking a calculated gamble. They're likely guaranteeing Smith little money and have Barry Sims and Adam Snyder in reserve if Smith can't overcome his back woes, which cost him 15 games over the last two seasons. Smith, 31, was a Pro Bowl left tackle in 2005. He will play right tackle in San Francisco. The Niners hope he'll be a run-blocking asset there.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Related: Steelers
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersMar. 25 - 2:02 pm et
Contract talks between the 49ers and free agent OT Marvel Smith have reportedly heated up.
The Niners came away satisfied with Smith's physical and a deal could happen "in the next couple days." He would play right tackle in San Francisco.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Related: 49ers
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersMar. 21 - 3:01 pm et
The 49ers have extended an offer to free agent OT Marvel Smith.
Provided he can stay healthy, Smith would be a significant upgrade on Barry Sims and Adam Snyder. He's expected to take the weekend to decide whether to accept San Fran's offer.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Related: 49ers
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersMar. 17 - 5:25 pm et
The 49ers will host free agent OT Marvel Smith on Wednesday.
Smith was a left tackle in Pittsburgh, but would play the strong side in San Francisco. The Niners will likely give him a physical at the visit. Many teams appear to have failed him so far, presumably because of his bad back.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Related: 49ers
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersMar. 3 - 9:11 am et
The Ravens' interest in free agent OT Marvel Smith appears to have "cooled."
Smith may have trouble finding a job after dealing with a disc injury in his back the past two seasons. Willie Anderson stands to keep his starting job if the Ravens do not upgrade at right tackle.
Source: Baltimore Sun
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersMar. 1 - 1:00 pm et
The Ravens are in contract negotiations with free agent OT Marvel Smith.
Smith was a left tackle in Pittsburgh, but the Ravens are set there with Jared Gaither. We're guessing Smith would compete with RT Willie Anderson.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Related: Ravens
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersFeb. 27 - 7:28 pm et
The Raiders are reportedly interested in free agent OTs Marvel Smith and Khalif Barnes.
Mario Henderson is still raw at left tackle and incumbent RT Cornell Green is no great shakes on the strong side. The Raiders want to sign one veteran free agent tackle and possibly add another in the draft.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersFeb. 26 - 6:17 pm et
Free agent LT Marvel Smith (back surgery) says he will be "as close to 100 percent" as he will ever be by next month.
Smith is trying to rehab his value after missing chunks of the last two seasons due to a bad back. His best bet may be to sign a one-year deal to prove he can stay healthy before entering free agency again next season.
Source: Sporting News
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersFeb. 22 - 12:27 am et
The Steelers' re-signing of Max Starks "assures" that LT Marvel Smith will leave in free agency, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
A potent all-around tackle when healthy, Smith will have suitors but it remains to be seen if he can pass physicals. He has chronic back problems and has missed 15 starts in the last four years. Smith may only get short-term offers.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersFeb. 10 - 11:32 am et
The Steelers are expected to make a push to re-sign either Marvel Smith or Max Starks prior to the start of the free-agent signing period.
Smith is easily the better player, but his ongoing back problems make him a poor bet to make it through a full season. Although the Steelers often have to protect Starks at the line, he's started at right and left tackle on the team's two Super Bowl winning teams this decade.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Related: Max Starks
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersDec. 23 - 2:29 pm et
Steelers placed T Marvel Smith (back) on injured reserve, ending his season.
Smith's back problems have become chronic and he could need more surgery. He hasn't played in ten weeks and is entering free agency. This injury could wind up killing his market and keeping Smith cheap for Pittsburgh. Max Starks, who has improved his play to mediocre lately, will finish the year at left tackle.
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersDec. 10 - 9:06 am et
Steelers LT Marvel Smith (back) has been ruled out for Week 15.
The Steelers must believe Smith has a chance to return for the post-season because they've been holding a roster spot for him for over two months now.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersDec. 7 - 3:23 pm et
Steelers declared LT Marvel Smith, DL Brett Keisel, LB Bruce Davis, QB Dennis Dixon, CB Fernando Bryant, DL Orpheus Roye, DL Scott Paxson and OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 14.
No surprises here. The Steelers are hosting the Cowboys.
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersDec. 2 - 1:07 pm et
Steelers LT Marvel Smith (back) has been ruled out for Week 14.
The Steelers are still holding out hope that Smith can return later this year, but season-ending back surgery remains an option.
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersNov. 25 - 12:48 pm et
Marvel Smith (back) has been ruled out for Week 13.
There's no timetable for Smith's return and season-ending back surgery remains an option.
 Marvel Smith-T- 49ersNov. 19 - 8:39 am et
Steelers T Marvel Smith (back) has been ruled out for Thursday game, and doctors are trying to determine whether he should have back surgery.
Coach Mike Tomlin said he didn't know at this point whether Smith would have the surgery, but he did say that the back problems are unrelated to last year's. Max Starks will continue to start in Smith's place.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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