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Cowboys | Dallas cuts three players Fri Mar 11, 04:35 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Ito Smith, WR Robert Foster and CB Reggie Robinson were released Friday, March 11.
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Cowboys | Dallas signs 13 to future deals Mon Jan 17, 06:19 PM
Free-agent OT Isaac Alarcon, LB Devante Bond, CB Kyron Brown, TE Ian Bunting, OT Aviante Collins, S Tyler Coyle, QB Ben DiNucci, WR Robert Foster, RB Jaquan Hardy, C Braylon Jones, RB Nick Ralston, WR Brandon Smith and RB Ito Smith signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Cowboys | Dallas returns two to practice squad Mon Jan 10, 08:38 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Jaquan Hardy and RB Ito Smith were returned to the practice squad Monday, Jan. 10, after being on the active roster for Week 18.
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Cowboys | Two RBs added to active roster Sat Jan 8, 04:06 PM
Dallas Cowboys practice squad RB JaQuan Hardy and RB Ito Smith were elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 8, and will be available for the Week 18 game.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys are going to play their starters per owner Jerry Jones, but they might have some players on a snap count. One of those players could be starting RB Ezekiel Elliott. Tony Pollard has been declared out for this game. |
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Cowboys | Dallas adds Ito Smith to PS Thu Dec 9, 02:33 AM
The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent RB Ito Smith (Vikings) to the practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
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Saints | New Orleans kicks the tire on five RBs Tue Oct 5, 05:23 PM
Free-agent RBs Lamar Miller, Duke Johnson, Brian Hill, Ito Smith and Ryquell Armstead worked out for the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
| Footballguys view: Saints backup Tony Jones is going to miss about a month with an ankle injury. They're updating their emergency list and may choose to sign one of these veterans. The Saints have Alvin Kamara as their starter and will use Dwayne Washington and/or Ty Montgomery as reserve backs. |
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Patriots | New England works out four RBs Tue Sep 28, 08:52 PM
Free-agent RBs Ryquell Armstead (Giants), Dontrell Hilliard (Texans), RB Artavis Pierce (Bears) and Ito Smith (Vikings) recently worked out for the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots are looking for help in the backfield but are likely just updating their emergency list here. James White is out indefinitely with a hip problem, and the team has Brandon Bolden, J.J. Taylor and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson to help pick up the slack. |
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Panthers | Carolina works out running backs Fri Sep 24, 09:55 PM
Free-agent RB Ito Smith (Vikings), free-agent RB Dontrell Hilliard (Texans) and free-agent RB BJ Emmons (Raiders) worked out for the Carolina Panthers Friday, Sept. 24.
| Footballguys view: With Christian McCaffey (hamstring) out for a few weeks, the Panthers are looking for additional depth. Chubba Hubbard and Royce Freeman should split time with McCaffrey out. We'll see if the Panthers choose to add any of these free agents. |
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Vikings | Minnesota cuts three players Sat Aug 28, 05:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ito Smith, DT Zeandae Johnson and C Cohl Cabral were waived Saturday, Aug. 28.
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Vikings | Ito Smith joins Vikings Mon Aug 23, 02:38 PM
Free-agent RB Ito Smith (Cardinals) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Aug. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Smith is added to the roster after competing with the Cardinals for a couple of weeks earlier this month. Vikings fourth-round rookie Kene Nwangwu (knee) is banged up, leading to Smith getting acquired by the team. Smith will compete with Ameer Abdullah for the no.3 spot on the depth chart. |
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Cardinals | Several moves made by Cards Mon Aug 16, 12:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Darrell Daniels, DL Leki Fotu and S Charles Washington were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aug. 16. WR Aleva Hifo, DL Darius Kilgo, RB Ito Smith and WR JoJo Ward were released.
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Cardinals | Arizona adds Ito Smith Sat Aug 7, 04:28 PM
Free-agent RB Ito Smith (Falcons) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released RB Khalfani Muhammad and CB Lorenzo Burns.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals have 2020 seventh-round pick Eno Benjamin competing with James Conner and Chase Edmonds for snaps, but Smith is more experienced and will raise the bar that Benjamin has to reach to be the team's #3 running back. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith released Thu Apr 15, 01:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith on Thursday, April 15, was released by the team.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons are going to have a new-look running back room in 2021. Mike Davis should be the lead back and they just signed WR Cordarrelle Patterson who can be used as a runner or receiver. We expect them to be interested in running backs in the 2021 NFL draft. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith listed as limited Fri Jan 1, 07:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (rib) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1, but is not on the injury report for Week 17.
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Falcons | Atlanta's injury report for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 02:37 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring), CB Darqueze Dennard (quad) and WR Brandon Powell (foot) did not participate in practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DE Charles Harris (personal) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. OT Jake Matthews (rest) did not practice Friday, Jan. 1, but is expected to start. RB Ito Smith (rib), DE John Cominsky (shoulder), LB Foyesade Oluokun (ankle), OG James Carpenter (groin), DT Marlon Davidson (knee) and TE Luke Stocker (elbow) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. DE Steven Means (hand) and C Matt Hennessy (knee) practiced in full all week and were also removed from the injury report.
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Falcons | Ito Smith limited Thu Dec 31, 07:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (rib) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
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Falcons | Thursday's practice report for Atlanta Thu Dec 31, 03:30 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring), CB Darqueze Dennard (quadriceps), DE Charles Harris (non-injury) and WR Brandon Powell (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. TE Luke Stocker (elbow), LB Foyesade Oluokun (ankle), DT Marlon Davidson (knee), DE John Cominsky (shoulder), RB Ito Smith (rib) and G James Carpenter (groin) were limited. C Matt Hennessy (knee) and DE Steven Means (hand) practiced in full. The Falcons did not practice Thursday, so the report is an estimation.
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Falcons | Ito Smith puts in limited practice Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 05:33 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (ribs) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Smith is working as the lead back for the Falcons with Todd Gurley and Brian Hill mixed in. He hasn't been doing much with more snaps in recent weeks, and up against the Buccaneers on Sunday Fantasy GMs have much better flex options in Week 17. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith finishes with 46 yards Sun Dec 27, 04:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith rushed for 46 yards on 10 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Even though Smith was called the lead back by the team before the game, he was still only the head of a committee and inconsequential for fantasy football. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith leading Atlanta's backfield for now Mon Dec 21, 03:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith is the lead runner 'right now,' according to interim head coach Raheem Morris, who added Todd Gurley's role has changed in recent weeks.
| Footballguys view: Gurley has not looked like himself for quite some time. The Falcons now turn the backfield over to Smith, although Gurley will get some time here and there. Smith has an opportunity to prove himself as the feature back for the Falcons over the final two games of the season. We think he's got plenty of flex appeal for Fantasy GMs in the championship rounds. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith tops team in rushing Mon Dec 14, 12:31 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith carried the ball 11 times for 42 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 13. Had added one catch for three yards as well.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Week 14 injury report Fri Dec 11, 05:42 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring), S Ricardo Allen (concussion) and OG James Carpenter (groin) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. OG Kaleb McGary (personal) did not practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 11, and is listed as questionable. RB Todd Gurley (knee) did not practice Friday but was removed from the injury report. S Keanu Neal (ankle), DE Dante Fowler (hamstring), TE Hayden Hurst (ankle) and DT Grady Jarrett (groin) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. RB Ito Smith (neck), LB Foyesade Oluokun (neck), DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, FB Keith Smith (neck) and P Sterling Hofrichter (hamstring) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed the injury report
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Falcons | Thursday's practice report for Atlanta Thu Dec 10, 04:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring), S Ricardo Allen (concussion), OG James Carpenter (groin) and OT Kaleb McGary (personal) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. RB Todd Gurley (knee), S Keanu Neal (ankle), DE Dante Fowler (hamstring), RB Ito Smith (neck), LB Foyesade Oluokun (neck), TE Hayden Hurst (ankle), DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (neck), DT Grady Jarrett (groin) and P Sterling Hofrichter (hamstring) were limited. FB Keith Smith (neck) practiced in full.
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Falcons | Wednesday injuries in Atlanta Wed Dec 9, 06:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons G James Carpenter (groin), S Ricardo Allen (concussion) and P Sterling Hofrichter (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. S Keanu Neal (ankle), DE Dante Fowler (hamstring), RB Ito Smith (neck), LB Foyesade Oluokun (neck), DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (neck) and DT Grady Jarrett (groin) were limited participants.
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Falcons | Ito Smith leads team in rushing Sun Dec 6, 06:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith rushed for 36 yards on eight carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Smith was the best back in the Falcons backfield as Todd Gurley was battling troubles with his knee, so consider him as an end of the bench pickup who will have value if Atlanta decides to sit Gurley. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith finds the end zone in win Sun Nov 29, 06:42 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith rushed 12 times for 65 yards and a touchdown in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders and he added four grabs for 10 yards on five targets.
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Falcons | Week 9 Atlanta Falcons inactives Sun Nov 8, 11:31 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared DL Dante Fowler, DE Marlon Davidson, DT Deadrin Senat, OT John Wetzel, DE Takkarist McKinley, WR Calvin Ridley and RB Ito Smith inactive for Week 9.
| Footballguys view: Ridley is inactive as expected. Julio Jones might be the #1 overall receivers in fantasy leagues this week. |
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Falcons | Week 8 Atlanta Falcons inactives Thu Oct 29, 06:54 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared DE Marlon Davidson, OT John Wetzel, DE Takkarist McKinley, CB Jordan Miller and RB Ito Smith inactive for Week 8.
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Falcons | Ito Smith impressing at camp Tue Aug 18, 07:20 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith is impressing Matthew Tabeek of AtlantaFalcons.com with his ability to change directions. 'If you blink at the wrong moment you can lose sight of Smith in a hurry,' said Tabeek.
| Footballguys view: Smith has some straight-line speed to his game. He'll serve as a backup and change-of-pace back behind starter Todd Gurley in 2020. With Gurley's injury history, Smith may see more playing time than some think. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith healthy Sun Jun 28, 02:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith said he has completely recovered from the neck injury he suffered during the 2019 season.
| Footballguys view: Smith only made it through seven games in 2019 before he was injured. He ran the ball 22 times for 106 yards and one rushing touchdown. Smith is a slashing runner who right now is the no.2 back for the Falcons behind starter Todd Gurley. We'll see if he can hang onto that spot in training camp as he will be pushed by Qadree Ollison and Brian Hill. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith placed on IR Sat Nov 9, 01:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion) on Saturday, Nov. 9, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
| Footballguys view: Without Smith, the Falcons turn to Brian Hill as a primary backup to Devonta Freeman. Hill is a good all-purpose running back who can contribute as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. He's looked good in limited touches during his pro career. |
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Falcons | Atlanta's injury report for Week 10 Fri Nov 8, 04:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE John Cominsky (ankle) and RB Ito Smith (neck) were held out of practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 10 versus the New Orleans Saints. OG Wes Schweitzer (concussion) did not practice for a second straight day on Friday, Nov. 8, and has also been ruled out. CB Desmond Trufant (toe) was a limited participant all week and is listed as questionable. QB Matt Ryan (ankle) and OG Jamon Brown (foot) were also limited participants in practice all week but have been removed from the injury report. OG James Carpenter (knee) and TE Jaeden Graham (knee) were upgraded to full participation Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Falcons | Ito Smith ruled out Week 10 Fri Nov 8, 01:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (neck) on Friday, Nov. 8, was ruled out of the team's Week 10 game against the New Orleans Saints.
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Falcons | Ito Smith sits out again Thu Nov 7, 05:12 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Falcons | Ito Smith does not practice Wed Nov 6, 05:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
| Footballguys view: Smith has had multiple concussions this year and now he's on the injury report with a neck issue. Don't expect to see him this week. Brian Hill will get another chance to back up Devonta Freeman. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith clears concussion protocol Wed Nov 6, 04:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (neck) was removed from the concussion protocol Wednesday, Nov. 6, but is now dealing with a neck injury.
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Falcons | Atlanta's injury report for Week 8 Fri Oct 25, 03:45 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion, neck), OG James Carpenter (knee) and CB Desmond Trufant (toe) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 8 versus the Seattle Seahawks. QB Matt Ryan (ankle) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Oct. 25, and is listed as questionable. DT Grady Jarrett (abdomen) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Falcons | Atlanta's practice report for Thursday Thu Oct 24, 04:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (ankle), OG James Carpenter (knee), CB Desmond Trufant (toe), RB Ito Smith (concussion) and DT Grady Jarrett (abdomen) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 24.
| Footballguys view: Smith has had two concussion this year. He could be sidelined for a while, which will give Brian Hill more opportunity. |
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Falcons | Atlanta's Wednesday practice report Wed Oct 23, 05:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant (toe), RB Ito Smith (concussion) and DT Grady Jarrett (abdomen) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 23. OG James Carpenter (knee) was limited during practice.
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Falcons | Ito Smith a no-go for Week 8 Mon Oct 21, 03:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion) was ruled out by head coach Dan Quinn for Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 21.
| Footballguys view: Smith didn't do much in Week 7 before he was concussed. The Falcons will use Brian Hill as a backup to starter Devonta Freeman. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith injury update Sun Oct 20, 03:25 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (head, neck) suffered head and neck injuries during the Week 7 game and will not return.
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Falcons | Ito Smith to be evaluated Sun Oct 20, 01:53 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (head) left the Week 7 game early and is being evaluated for a head injury. He is considered questionable to return.
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Falcons | Ito Smith pulls disappearing act Mon Oct 14, 02:45 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith managed only six yards on three carries and was not targeted in the passing game in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Falcons | Ito Smith getting more work Tue Oct 8, 08:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith played 35 offensive snaps to starer Devonta Freeman's 40 in Week 5 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: It's a full-blown RBBC with the Falcons. Smith is getting plenty of work as a receiving back and in Week 6 against the Cardinals we could see him performing well as a flex play for Fantasy GMs. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith practices in full Fri Sep 27, 05:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 27, and is not on the injury report for Week 4.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Week 4 injury report Fri Sep 27, 04:33 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Kenjon Barner (concussion, knee) was unable to practice all week but does not appear on the injury report for Week 4 versus the Tennessee Titans. DE Takkarist McKinley (knee), WR Calvin Ridley (hip), RB Ito Smith (concussion) and DT Grady Jarrett (toe) participated fully in practice Friday, Sept. 27, and were removed from the injury report. OG Jamon Brown (hand), P Matt Bosher (groin), LB De'Vondre Campbell (ribs) and OT Kaleb McGary (knee) were not assigned a practice designation Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Smith is likely to return this week, but the team could make Brian Hill active if they are worried about their running back depth. Seeing Ridley removed from the injury report is heartening after an injury slowed him down last year and took away his high weekly ceiling. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith upgraded to limited Thu Sep 26, 05:34 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion) was upgraded to limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 26, as he progresses through the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: If Smith is back, Devonta Freeman's outlook takes a hit, lowering both his floor and ceiling against a stiff Titans run defense. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith doesn't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 25, 04:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
| Footballguys view: If Smith is down for Week 4, more work would be on the plate for Devonta Freeman. Watch to see if a guy like Brian Hill gets more work as a reserve if Smith misses time. |
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Falcons | Atlanta RBs banged up Mon Sep 23, 03:45 PM
Atlanta Falcons RBs Ito Smith (concussion) and Kenjon Barner (concussion) are in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons have Devonta Freeman as their lead back but they could use guys like Brian Hill or Qadree Ollison with Smith and Barner banged up. |
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Falcons | Ito Smith will not return Sun Sep 22, 03:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Week 3 game and will not return.
| Footballguys view: Kenjon Barner is the only other active back so it will be a lot of Devonta Freeman in this one. |
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