The Facts:
Smith is recovering from a bruised left shin. Asked if he was close to playing against Green Bay, he said, "Talk to the trainers ... I'm not a doctor."
Reported by the Charlotte Observer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
So, the Observer did just that and trainer Ryan Vermillion said Smith was "very close" to being able to go. Vermillion said the injury is to the same leg Smith broke in 2004, but there are no broken bones. ... We'll have more on Smith's status as the week progresses.
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