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Lands on IR Smith (leg) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Smith was injured during Cincinnati's joint practice with the Bears on Thursday and exited the stadium on crutches. He subsequently underwent an MRI, and it appears that those results have confirmed a season-ending injury.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss 2024 season Smith (leg) is expected to miss the 2024 season with a patellar tendon injury, but MRI results should confirm the exact nature of the injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith was carted off the field during Cincinnati's joint practice with Chicago on Thursday, and the worst-case scenario will likely be the result. The 6-foot-5 offensive tackle's MRI could return a different outcome, but it is more than likely he's out for the year.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ends up on crutches Smith (leg) was on crutches after being carted off from the Bengals' joint practice with the Bears on Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 2021 fourth-round pick is listed as the team's third right tackle behind Trent Brown and Amarius Mims. Smith has played in three games in his career and started one.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back injury Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Smith is dealing with a back issue and is considered day-to-day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Smith was carted off the field Friday after suffering an apparent lower-body injury, and he's since been diagnosed with a minor back issue. Once healthy, the 24-year-old will likely operate as the Bengals' backup left tackle behind Jonah Williams.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off with injury Smith (lower leg) was carted off the practice field Friday after suffering an apparent right leg injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith injured his right leg during warmups Friday, and after trying to walk it off, was ultimately carted back to the locker room. The 24-year-old offensive lineman currently profiles as the Bengals' No. 2 left tackle behind starter Jonah Williams. Though the severity of the injury is not clear, losing depth along the offensive line would be unfortunate to say the least for a unit that has struggled to protect quarterback Joe Burrow in his first two seasons.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to active roster Smith (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Smith began practicing again at the earliest possible opportunity last week and had a 21-day window to return to the active roster before being ruled out for the remainder of the season. The rookie, who has yet to make his NFL debut, was out on injured reserve while dealing with a meniscus injury and should provide additional depth along the interior of the Bengals' offensive line.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Smith was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Smith has been on injured reserve with a meniscus injury since mid-October. His return to practice Wednesday starts the 21-day window for him to be added to the active roster. However, if he isn't, he will revert back to injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Smith (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith recently sustained a torn meniscus and will miss extended time as a result. The Bengals will be shorthanded on the offensive line in Week 6 if Jackson Carman (undisclosed) is ruled out.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Smith (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's matchup with the Lions.

Impact After logging a limited practice Wednesday, Smith didn't practice at all Thursday or Friday. He hasn't been a part of the Bengals' defensive game plan this year, so his absence shouldn't affect their rotations.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active vs. Green Bay Smith (illness) is active Week 5 against Green Bay, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith only managed to log one limited practice this week, but he'll suit up and serve in his regular role providing depth on the offensive line.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Going to Cincinnati The Bengals selected Smith in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 139th overall.

Impact Smith is an interesting developmental prospect for the Bengals at offensive tackle, where he offers uncommon reach (35 and 1/4-inch arms) on a 6-foot-5, 305-pound frame. He started at left tackle for East Carolina and could be a long-term option there for the Bengals if Jonah Williams doesn't pan out -- otherwise they might groom him to take over for Riley Reiff once they move on from the veteran free-agent pickup.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE