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Bruce Smith Through the Years
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith #78 of the Buffalo Bills leaps into the air as he celebrates a defensive stop of the Miami Dolphins during a play in the Bills 21-7 loss to the Dolphins at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/snwgdw9qfmkzdjdwfpow.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith #78 of the Buffalo Bills leaps into the air as he celebrates a defensive stop of the Miami Dolphins during a play in the Bills 21-7 loss to the Dolphins at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Getty Images)
![Bruce Smith of the Washington Redskins celebrates after sacking quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks during the game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won 27-14. (Photo by: Doug Pensinger/Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zzhqjlgggbvj1dhazfxr.jpg)
Bruce Smith of the Washington Redskins celebrates after sacking quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks during the game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won 27-14. (Photo by: Doug Pensinger/Allsport)
![Bruce Smith #78 of the Washington Redskins reacts during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fed-Ex Field in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins with a final score of 20-14. (Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ubw7ippwo4so0ojgskbm.jpg)
Bruce Smith #78 of the Washington Redskins reacts during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fed-Ex Field in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins with a final score of 20-14. (Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT)
![Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Washington Redskins celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons on September 14, 2003 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Redskins defeated the Falcons 33-31. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ljqeqscbhntevfr8ymd2.jpg)
Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Washington Redskins celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons on September 14, 2003 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Redskins defeated the Falcons 33-31. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
![Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Washington Redskins celebrates against the Dallas Cowboys during the game at FedEx Field on December 14, 2003 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys won 27-0. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xyhdppfqxp6vclfri5xe.jpg)
Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Washington Redskins celebrates against the Dallas Cowboys during the game at FedEx Field on December 14, 2003 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys won 27-0. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills celebrates during a game against the New England Patriots at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 23-20. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/txkcu4oufigsunvzyff9.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills celebrates during a game against the New England Patriots at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 23-20. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)
![Bruce Smith, Washington Redskins September 4, 2003. (Photo by Allen Kee/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xwmyddi5fh7vbbx2qin5.jpg)
Bruce Smith, Washington Redskins September 4, 2003. (Photo by Allen Kee/NFL)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills breaks through the line during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 28-0.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vqlfxkdjpd2i6qtlcthw.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills breaks through the line during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 28-0.
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills (right) celebrates during a game against the New England Patriots at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 31-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/biypxvimfkb6yotd41u0.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills (right) celebrates during a game against the New England Patriots at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 31-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills (center) works against a New York Jets player during a game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 34-3. (Photo by Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/edfxhpcqjcqguuoag4nr.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills (center) works against a New York Jets player during a game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 34-3. (Photo by Getty Images)
![Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith #73 of the AFC battles against the NFC during the 1990 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 4, 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC won 27-21. (Photo by Andy Hayt/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ooo8xvimcishvei635ky.jpg)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith #73 of the AFC battles against the NFC during the 1990 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 4, 1990 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC won 27-21. (Photo by Andy Hayt/Getty Images)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills looks on during a game against the Denver Broncos at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 29-28. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ki5lznhxntms51glbsfe.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills looks on during a game against the Denver Broncos at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 29-28. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills rushes the New York Jets line during a game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 30-27. (Photo by Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zqnbquz2vwlic7syemdn.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills rushes the New York Jets line during a game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game, 30-27. (Photo by Getty Images)
![Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith (78) shows his disappointment after Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 loss to the Washington Redskins on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/w5lc0nfu4udafnaevzke.jpg)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith (78) shows his disappointment after Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 loss to the Washington Redskins on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/NFL)
![Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith in action during a 41-7 win over the New England Patriots on September 27, 1992 at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Allen Dean Steele/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/brnvc6j9u5klzcohsomm.jpg)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith in action during a 41-7 win over the New England Patriots on September 27, 1992 at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Allen Dean Steele/NFL)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills takes of his helmet during a game against the New York Jets at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won the game, 23-3. (Photo by Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/glge1fvhgj8736msmjld.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills takes of his helmet during a game against the New York Jets at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won the game, 23-3. (Photo by Getty Images)
![Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills motions to the fans to cheer louder during the Bills 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zphg22rimgg19rcedrjs.jpg)
Defensive lineman Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills motions to the fans to cheer louder during the Bills 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport)
![Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Buffalo Bills during the Bills game at the New York Jets at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Jets 29-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uofayejyh3vji8ghpy1b.jpg)
Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Buffalo Bills during the Bills game at the New York Jets at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Jets 29-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport)
![Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith is focused on getting a good pass rush during the Bills 37-22 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the 1995 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on December 30, 1995 at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yn51jthbdksjd2j8klpb.jpg)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith is focused on getting a good pass rush during the Bills 37-22 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the 1995 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on December 30, 1995 at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates during the Bills 22-13 win over the Detroit Lions at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Robert Laberge /Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/o1dcvwtrfryrxvciq0ui.jpg)
Defensive end Bruce Smith #78 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates during the Bills 22-13 win over the Detroit Lions at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Robert Laberge /Allsport)
![Bruce Smith #78 of the Baffalo Bills in action during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Rams defeated the Bills 34-33. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xyfhi6bdpvmnfsioc6iz.jpg)
Bruce Smith #78 of the Baffalo Bills in action during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Rams defeated the Bills 34-33. (Photo by Rick Stewart /Allsport)