Impact Smith's extension, which includes $30 million guaranteed, will keep him in Tampa Bay through 2023. Over six seasons with the Buccaneers to date, the left tackle has missed a total of two games.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Earns big extension Smith agreed Wednesday with the Buccaneers on a two-year, $31.8 million extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Bucs have agreed to terms on an extension with Donovan Smith. Left Tackle Donovan Smith and the Bucs have agreed to terms on an extension, keeping the left tackle with Tampa Bay, according to a report.
MARCH 24, 2021 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl
Construction of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began long before Tom Brady decided the once-downtrodden team had most of what he needed to have an opportunity to build on his legacy of c...JANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans has the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs and Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for goodJANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buccaneers can clinch playoff spot with win over lowly Lions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can clinch a spot in the playoffs with a win over the Detroit LionsDECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated off COVID list Smith was activated off the Buccaneers' reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Smith will now be eligible to return to action Sunday against the Lions after sitting out one game. Look for Smith to resume his role as the starting left tackle.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Donovan Smith Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List The Buccaneers will get their iron-man left tackle back on the field this week as he was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Bucs OT Donovan Smith clears COVID-19 protocols, will resume practice After missing Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting left tackle Donovan Smith will return to practice Tuesday...
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Shifts to COVID list The Buccaneers placed Smith (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact Smith revealed in a personal statement that he's joined the COVID-19 list as a close contact. He'll be unavailable against the Falcons on Sunday as a result, potentially providing Josh Wells an opportunity to start at left tackle. The Buccaneers could also opt to shuffle the offensive line around.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers welcome bye to rest up for season-ending stretch
Tampa Bay’s bye week is coming at a good timeDECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahomes, Hill light up Bucs, Chiefs hold on vs. Brady 27-24
Patrick Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three touchdowns to outplay Tom Brady and lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay BuccaneersNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Active Sunday Smith (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus Kansas City, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The 27-year-old suffered the ankle injury last Monday against the Rams and was unable to practice this week, but he's still good to go Sunday against the Chiefs. Smith will take up his usual post at left tackle for Tampa Bay.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams' Donald still fighting after 2 games without a tackle
Aaron Donald just played two consecutive football games without making a tackle for the first time in his lifeNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams deserve spot among NFC's top contenders down stretch
The Los Angeles Rams must be considered one of the NFC's top Super Bowl contenders after their latest road win in Tampa BayNOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goff throws for 376 yards, 3 TDs in Rams' 27-24 win vs Bucs
Jared Goff threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns, and Matt Gay kicked a 40-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining to give the Los Angeles Rams a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Bu...NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable to return Smith is considered questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Rams due to an ankle injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith sustained the injury early in the first quarter. While he is sidelined, look for Josh Wells to replace him at left tackle.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
QBs Brady, Newton, Rivers still finding footing in new homes
Tom Brady, Cam Newton and Philip Rivers made high-profile moves during the NFL’s pandemic-altered offseasonNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Evans lets Donovan Smith spike it after diving TD grab Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans lets offensive tackle Donovan Smith spike it after diving TD grab.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • NFL.COM
Fournette gradually carving role with Brady-led Buccaneers
It didn’t take Leonard Fournette long to show the Buccaneers what he can mean to their offense moving forwardSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for Week 2 Smith (knee) won't carry an injury tag into Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Impact Smith upgraded to full participation Friday, so he's prepared to start at left tackle in Sunday's divisional matchup. He's started all but one game since being selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited first two practices Smith (knee) practiced in limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
Impact The veteran lineman's status is one to monitor ahead of Sunday's Week 2 tilt against the Panthers, considering he's Tom Brady's blindside protector at left tackle. Smith's chances of suiting up against Carolina could become clearer upon the release of the final injury report of the week later Friday.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Loss shows Brady-led Buccaneers far from finished product
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of things to fix if they’re going to realize their potential this seasonSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith expected to report to camp This comes after a number of other NFL players announced their decision to opt out.
JULY 28, 2020 • BUCSNATION.COM
As camp approaches, how will NFL handle players opting out?
NFL training camps are scheduled to start before the end of the month, and owners and players have a lot of virus-related protocols to establish for this precarious season to kick...JULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
