Packers LB Smith expected to miss extended time following back surgery

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith is expected to miss an extended period of time after undergoing back surgery this week, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith is expected to miss an extended period of time after undergoing back surgery this week, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

#Packers LB Za’Darius Smith underwent back surgery this week, sources tell me and @RapSheet. He’s expected to be out an extended period of time, though the hope is it’s not a season-ending situation.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 1, 2021

Smith has played one game this season, recording one tackle. The 29-year-old was named to the Pro Bowl is each of his two season with the Packers in 2018 and 2019.