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• Texans' Braden Smith: Coming off IR

  Rotowire Oct 14, 2026

  The Texans activated Smith (foot) from their injured reserve list Wednesday. Smith has missed the first five games of the season because of a foot injury he suffered during a practice back in August, but he's now in line to return to action in Week 6. He projects to start at right tackle against the Jaguars in London.

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• Texans' Braden Smith: Logs full practice Thursday

  Rotowire Oct 8, 2026

  Smith (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. The Texans designated Smith to return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening the 21-day window for him to be activated to the 53-man roster. He likely has some hurdles to clear before getting the green light to suit up in Week 5 against the Titans. However, Smith appears to be trending favorably toward playing Sunday after sitting on the IR to begin the 2026 campaign.

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• Texans' Braden Smith: Practice window opened by Houston

  Rotowire Oct 7, 2026

  The Texans designated Smith (foot) to return from injured reserve Wednesday. Smith opened the regular season on IR due to a torn plantar fascia, a diagnosis that came with a 4-to-6 week recovery timeline. Now that he's been designated to return, Smith will have 21 days to be activated from IR, otherwise he would be forced to sit for the entire 2026 season. The 2018 second-rounder was limited in Wednesday's practice.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Shifts to IR

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2025

  Smith (concussion/neck) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday. The veteran offensive lineman from Auburn has been a mainstay on the Colts' offensive line since entering the league in 2018, starting 105 games. Smith is now set to miss Indianapolis' next four contests, which means he'll be sidelined until at least the end of the regular season. In his absence, 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis is expected to start at right tackle.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Ruled out for Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 12, 2025

  Smith (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Smith sustained a concussion in the Colts' Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and was unable to clear the league's five-step protocol in time for Sunday's contest. Jalen Travis will likely start at right tackle in Smith's place against a fearsome Seahawks defensive front.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Doesn't practice Wednesday

  Rotowire Dec 10, 2025

  Smith (concussion) didn't participate in Indianapolis' practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports. Smith sustained a concussion during the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and will have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return. If the 29-year-old ends up being unable to play Sunday versus the Seahawks, Jalen Travis would likely start at right tackle in his place.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: All set for Week 4

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2025

  Smith (heel) was a full participant at practice Friday. Smith was limited at practice Thursday due to a heel injury before upping his participation Friday. He won't carry an injury designation into the weekend, and Smith will be in his starting role at right tackle versus the Rams on Sunday.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Suffers groin injury Saturday

  Rotowire Aug 16, 2025

  Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay due to a groin injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Smith was hurt sometime during the first half. Though he's been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, it's not yet clear how severe the groin issue is or if the injury could threaten his status for Week 1 of the regular season. Smith has had trouble staying on the field in recent campaigns but is slated to be an important component of Indy's offensive line, as he's tabbed for the starting right-tackle role in 2025.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Lands on reserve/NFI list

  Rotowire Dec 15, 2024

  The Colts placed Smith (personal) on the reserve/NFI list Saturday. Smith has been dealing with a personal matter and hasn't suited up since Week 12. By going on the NFI list, he'll be required to sit out the remainder of the regular season. Matt Goncalves is likely to start at right tackle for Indianapolis the rest of the way.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Officially ruled out for Week 15

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2024

  Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Smith (personal) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Smith will miss a second consecutive contest due to a personal matter. In his stead, Matt Goncalves looks set to start at right tackle once again. That could impede Indianapolis' ability to keep Anthony Richardson upright versus an imposing Broncos defensive front.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Won't play Week 13

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2024

  Smith (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports. Smith will miss his first game of the regular season due to a personal matter, and his next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 15. Matt Goncalves is the top candidate to start at right tackle Sunday due to Smith's absence.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Suiting up Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2024

  Smith (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Smith didn't practice Wednesday or Friday, but logged a full session Thursday. The veteran tackle has yet to miss a snap this season.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Good to go for training camp

  Rotowire Jul 24, 2024

  Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports that Smith (knee) should be ready for the Colts' first practice of training camp Thursday. Smith underwent surgery in the offseason to fix a knee issue that hampered him throughout the 2023 season. He sat out of the team's offseason workouts, but the 2018 second-round tackle out of Auburn appears to be healthy and ready for the start of training camp.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Recovering from knee surgery

  Rotowire Feb 28, 2024

  Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Wednesday that Smith underwent knee surgery following the 2023 season, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports. Smith has played a full 16- or 17-game schedule in just one of his six pro seasons and is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he missed seven contests to knee issues. The Colts' starting right tackle has two years left on his four-year, $70 million contract and is set to collect over $11.6 million in salary next season.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Suiting up Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 31, 2023

  Smith (knee) is active Sunday against the Raiders. Smith was considered questionable for the matchup despite logging full practices throughout the week. The Auburn product missed the previous three games, but he should now take back his spot at right tackle.

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• Colts' Braden Smith: Ruled out Week 13

  Rotowire Dec 3, 2023

  Smith (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Kevin Hickey of USAToday.com reports. Smith sustained a knee injury on the first drive of the game and did not return. Blake Freeland has taken over at right tackle with Smith out for the rest of Sunday's contest.

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