QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Wed 2/28/24 9:24 PM

Smith underwent knee surgery following the 2023 season, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 that saw him miss seven contests to knee issues. The Colts' starting right tackle has two years left on his four-year, $70 million deal and is set to collect over $11.6 million in salary next season.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Sat 1/6/24 10:39 PM

Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's contest against the Texans due to a knee injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been dealing with a knee injury since early December, and the issue caused him to miss three games during the final month of 2023. It's uncertain if Saturday's exit is related, but regardless, Smith won't be able to return for the key matchup. Blake Freeland has taken over at right tackle.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Sun 12/31/23 12:18 PM

Smith (knee) is active Sunday against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
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.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Sat 12/30/23 10:22 AM

Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was a full participant at practice all week, so he is seemingly on the more optimistic side of questionable. He is looking to return from a three-game absence. Final confirmation on his status should come a few hours before kickoff Sunday morning.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Wed 12/27/23 9:55 PM

Smith (knee) was a full participant at the Colts' practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was forced to miss the Colts' last three games due to a knee injury, but he now appears to be healthy heading into Week 17. He'll be back in his starting role at right tackle Sunday versus the Raiders.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Fri 12/22/23 5:40 PM

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
This marks the third straight game Smith will miss after sustaining a right knee injury against the Titans in Week 13. Blake Freeland has started at right tackle in Smith's place and figures to do the same for Sunday's contest.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Fri 12/8/23 7:27 PM

Smith (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was knocked out of the Colts' Week 13 win over the Titans after sustaining a knee injury on the first drive of the game. He was unable to participate in practice all week and was ruled out as a result. Blake Freeland is the likely candidate to take over as the starting right tackle in Smith's absence.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Sun 12/3/23 4:24 PM

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Kevin Hickey of USAToday.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Wed 11/8/23 8:00 PM

Smith (hip) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has missed each of the Colts' past four games while dealing with a hip injury. He hadn't practiced at all since Week 6 prep before participating in full Wednesday. Given his ability to begin the week without limitations, Smith has an excellent chance of returning to the field Sunday against New England.

QBraden Smith
IND (14)
Fri 11/3/23 5:02 PM

Smith (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will miss his fourth consecutive game as he continues to recover from a lingering hip injury. Blake Freeland is expected to get another start at right tackle in Smith's stead.