Full speed Friday

Smith (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice and will play Sunday against the Patriots.

Analysis: Smith was a workhorse in Week 1, logging 71 defensive snaps and making seven tackles. He'll be tasked with slowing down a banged-up Patriots backfield, featuring Rex Burkhead (concussion), James White and Sony Michel (knee).

Remains limited Thursday

Smith is dealing with back injury and was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Analysis: The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it has prevented Smith from practicing fully so far this week. The 27-year-old's status for Week 2 will remain as questionable unless he is able to return as a full participant Friday.

Racks up seven tackles

Smith finished Week 1 Sunday against the Giants with seven tackles (five solo).

Analysis: Sunday's effort was a solid start for Smith, who has reached triple-digit tackles every year he's been in the league. He remains a viable IDP option at outside linebacker for a Jaguars defense that ranks among the best in the league and could have his work cut out for him next week against the Patriots and Tom Brady, who loves to utilize his tight ends and running backs in the passing game.

Smith (ankle) was removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Analysis: After missing Wednesday's practice with an unspecified ankle injury, Smith progressed to full-participant status by week's end and appears set to take on his usual workload Sunday.

Smith (ankle) returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday.

Analysis: Smith seemingly injured his ankle in Sunday's wild-card victory over Buffalo and wasn't available to practice Wednesday. While it isn't clear if his status is legitimately in question for Sunday's tilt with Pittsburgh, Smith's level of participation in Friday's session should help clarify things.

The Jaguars are expected to hold Smith out of practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: There was no indication that Smith sustained an injury during Sunday's wild-card win over the Bills, so it's possible that his absence Wednesday is maintenance-related. In any case, Smith's status heading into this weekend's matchup with the Steelers should be ascertained based on what he's able to do in practices Thursday and Friday. If fellow linebacker Paul Posluszny (abdomen) is held out against Pittsburgh, Smith, who has typically played on the weak side this season, could see most of his…read more

Smith has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official website reports.

Analysis: Smith missed the last two games due to his head injury, but in addition to his protocol clearance, he was not listed on the Jaguars' prepractice injury report Wednesday, which puts him on track to return to action this week.

Smith (concussion) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Analysis: Smith will miss his second consecutive game, and the Jags will be without their three-time, triple-digit tacklers. With 83 tackles (63 solo) through 11 games, Smith is still within reach of posting over 100 tackles once he gets healthy. For now, Blair Brown and Paul Posluszny will log additional defensive snaps in Smith's absence.

Smith (concussion), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is considered unlikely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Smith was a full participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out the entirety of Friday's session, hinting that he may have experienced some kind of setback with the concussion. Clarity on Smith's availability for Week 14 should come one way or another when the Jaguars release their inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. EST kickoff. If Smith is ruled out for a second straight contest, Blair Brown and Paul Posluszny would pick up added reps at linebacker at his…read more

Smith (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: Smith was a full practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, but the Jags will list him as questionable in case there's any setback with his concussion symptoms. He's on track to clear the protocol and return from a one-game absence, likely pushing Paul Posluszny (groin) back to a part-time role. Smith is averaging 7.5 tackles per game and already has a career-high three interceptions.

Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: Smith's return to a full practice is the penultimate step in clearing the concussion protocol, putting him on track to gain final clearance from an independent neurologist prior to Sunday's game against the Seahawks. He was held out of Sunday's 30-10 win over the Colts, allowing Paul Posluszny to handle a three-down role while Blair Brown picked up a few snaps in the base defense. Coming off a 14-tackle, 1.5-sack performance, Posluszny will be an elite IDP play if Smith misses another game.

Smith is still in concussion protocol, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: Smith was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts due to the concussion, and it looks like he'll remain in protocol for most of this week as well. Expect another update on Smith's progress to come once the Jaguars release their official injury report, but Smith is at risk of missing a second straight game.

Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Smith didn't practice this week, so he still has a few phases of the concussion protocol to complete before being cleared for game action. The linebacker has 83 tackles (63 solo), one sack, five pass breakups and three interceptions so far this season, which could leave a gaping hole in the Jacksonville defense. Blair Brown is expected to act as Smith's primary replacement on the weak side.

Smith (concussion) isn't expected to take part in practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Smith remains in the concussion protocol after sustaining the head injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Given that he hasn't been given the green light for practice yet, it appears the linebacker still has several steps of the protocol to pass, putting his status for the Week 13 matchup with the Colts on murky ground. With 83 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries, a sack and a touchdown in 11 games this season, Smith has been one of the more valuable fantasy linebackers in…read more

Smith was forced out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a concussion.

Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Smith had recorded seven total tackles. He'll now look to gain medical clearance to play in advance of next Sunday's game against the Colts.