The Facts: Smith's comeback from a torn Achilles can now begin in earnest. According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, the Ravens wide receiver has passed his physical and will be activated from the physically unable to perform list, and could practice as soon as Monday.
Diehards Line:That would be plenty soon enough for the 37-year-old Smith, who has never hidden his distaste for the preseason. The veteran wideout suffered his injury midway through last season, so being ready for the start of the regular season was always the goal. Smith enters the season 15th on the all-time receptions list (961) and 11th in receiving yards (13,932), and could work his way into the top 10 on both lists with a productive season.