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Ready for Sunday night Smartt (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

Impact Smartt was sidelined for each of the Chargers' last two games due to an ankle injury likely sustained in Week 8's win over the Saints. However, he practiced in full Friday and is now in line to return to the field Sunday. Expect Smartt to serve as a depth piece in the Chargers' tight end room in Week 11, playing behind both Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Smartt (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Smartt has been sidelined for the Chargers' last two regular-season games due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 10 Smartt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smartt has been limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't progressed enough to suit up Sunday. His next chance to play will be Week 11 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 17. Tucker Fisk was elevated from the Chargers practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Smartt (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Smartt practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after missing the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Browns due to an ankle injury. The 26-year-old is expected to play behind both Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst if he can suit up in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Smartt (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Smartt was unable to practice all of last week due to an ankle injury, which caused him to be sidelined for Week 9 against the Browns. He was able to return to practice Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Smartt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Browns.

Impact No surprise here, as Smartt was deemed doubtful for Sunday's contest. He was unable to practice throughout the week due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Hayden Hurst and Eric Tomlinson will be the backup options at tight end behind Will Dissly.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Smartt (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Impact Smartt was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining an ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, so it's no surprise that he's not expected to play Sunday. If the Old Dominion product is unable to suit up, the Chargers' tight end room will likely consist of Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst and Eric Tomlinson.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Smartt (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Smartt failed to record a stat while playing 16 special-teams snaps in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The third-year tight end from Old Dominion will almost certainly need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday to play in Sunday's matchup in Cleveland.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 31-yard reception Smartt played seven of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense and recorded one reception for 31 yards on two targets in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After failing to draw a target while playing just nine snaps on offense through the Chargers' first four games of the season, Smartt now has a reception in two straight contests. He's seen a slight uptick in playing time while Hayden Hurst (groin) missed all of Monday's game and most of the Week 6 win over the Broncos due to injury, but Smart could see his snap counts take a hit once the Chargers' tight-end room is back to full strength.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 31-yard reception Smartt played seven of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense and recorded one reception for 31 yards on two targets in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After failing to draw a target while playing just nine snaps on offense through the Chargers' first four games of the season, Smartt now has a reception in two straight contests. He's seen a slight uptick in playing time while Hayden Hurst (groin) missed all of Monday's game and most of the Week 6 win over the Broncos due to injury, but Smartt could see his snap counts take a hit once the Chargers' tight-end room is back to full strength.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert Dots Stone Smartt for 31-Yard Pickup Quarterback Justin Herbert dots tight end Stone Smartt for a 31-yard pickup.

OCTOBER 22 • CHARGERS.COM

Stone Smartt, Old Dominion Monarchs, Quarterback Stone Smartt is a 6-3, 192-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Loomis, CA. He has committed to Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Easton Stick's Third-Down Completion to Stone Smartt Goes for 23 Yards Chargers quarterback Easton Stick's third-down completion to tight end Stone Smartt goes for 23 yards and sets the Chargers up with first an...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Easton Stick's third-down completion to Stone Smartt goes for 23 yards Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick's third-down completion to tight end Stone Smartt goes for 23 yards and sets the Chargers up w...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Snares three passes Smartt caught all three of his targets for 15 yards in Thursday's 63-21 loss to the Raiders.

Impact With Parham (shoulder) out, Smartt saw a jump in playing time and benefitted to the tune of a career-high three receptions, but the massive blowout also played a factor in the extra workload. It's hard to imagine Smartt will be utilized frequently so long as Parham and Gerald Everett are both healthy.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Smartt caught one of three targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers.

Impact Smartt's trip to the end zone was his first score of the 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old tight end played behind Donald Parham with Gerald Everett (chest) ruled out for the contest. Smarrt saw three targets for the second straight week, so it's possible he'll continue to see increased involvement for the Chargers' offense that is need of playmakers. He'll have the opportunity to build off this performance when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Stone Smartt's First NFL 51-yard TD Chargers tight end Stone Smartt's scores his first NFL touchdown for 51-yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: 51-yard TD! Stone Smartt's first NFL score is a beauty Los Angles Chargers tight end Stone Smartt's first NFL score is a beauty for 51 yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Stone Smartt High-Points Herbert's Pass for 24-Yard Gain Tight end Stone Smartt high-points quarterback Justin Herbert's pass for 24-yard gain into Tennessee Titans territory.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Ex-QB Stone Smartt Does Best Antonio Gates Impersonation on Spectacular 19-Yard Grab Ex-quarterback, now Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stone Smartt does best former NFL tight end Antonio Gates impersonation on a spectacular...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

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JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gets little use Week 14 Smartt hauled in his lone target for an eight-yard gain in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Smartt has suited up in each of the Chargers' last four games, but the undrafted rookie out of Old Dominion logged just four snaps on offense Week 14. He's firmly behind Gerald Everett (56 snaps) and Tre' McKitty (40 snaps) in the pecking order at tight end.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does little despite role increase Smartt caught two of his three yards in the 27-20 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Smartt was technically listed as one of the starting tight ends alongside Gerald Everett, but that clearly was a false flag as nominal No. 2 tight end, Tre' McKitty, wound up out-snapping the undrafted rookie. It's hard to imagine Smartt earning an extended role provided the others above him on the depth chart stay healthy.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches lone target in debut Smartt caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact The undrafted rookie actually wound up playing 19 snaps in his debut and was the only tight end to see a target, albeit a short dump-off. Smartt's playing time will likely cease with the eventual return of Gerald Everett (groin).

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for debut Smartt (undisclosed) was activated off the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday.

Impact The Chargers never announced why the undrafted rookie free agent missed the first 10 games of the season, but it's possible Smartt could see a number of offensive snaps in his debut with Gerald Everett (groin) questionable and Donald Parham (hamstring) on injured reserve. The 24-year-old actually played five games at wide receiver in his final year at Old Dominion and finished fourth on the team with 17 receptions for 167 yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE