Broncos Waive Linebacker Quanterus Smith

DENVER (CBS4) - Linebacker Quanterus Smith is no longer a Denver Bronco.

The Broncos announced on Tuesday that they have waived Smith.

Smith was drafted by the Broncos in 2013 in the fifth round. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve and then wound up playing in nearly every game last season.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs from Quanterus Smith #93 of the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 17, 2014 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Smith played for Western Kentucky University in college.