Packers waive LB D.J. Smith

The Packers parted ways with one of their opening-week defensive starters from 2012, placing linebacker D.J. Smith on waivers Wednesday. According to the league’s official transactions, the 24-year-old Smith was waived with a “failed physical” designation. Smith started the first six games of 2012 at middle linebacker for the Packers, recording 39 tackles. However, he…