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Former Raiders' tight end Lee Smith signs with Bills
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Conquering the Cycle: Lee Smith retiring on his own terms
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Raiders score on final play to beat Chiefs
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Falcons tight end Lee Smith retires after 11 years in NFL
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Why Lee Smith is the Great American Tight End Story
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Oakland Raiders tight end Lee Smith (86) makes a reception and a first down past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) during the first half of an NFL game at M&T Bank
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Oakland, California, USA. 02nd Dec, 2018. Oakland Raiders tight end Lee Smith (86) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone, during a NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the
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Veteran tight end Lee Smith was a hot commodity after Raiders released him - Silver And Black Pride
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More on Lee Smith
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Oakland, California, USA. 18th Sep, 2016. Oakland Raiders tight end Lee Smith (86) on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 35-28. Credit: Al