Smith (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, Smith did some stretching during Tuesday's walk-through, but it's no surprise that the veteran signal caller is on Washington's initial injury report in advance of Saturday's playoff opener against the Buccaneers, given that he's been dealing with a strained calf of late. With that context in mind, ESPN's John Keim relays that coach Ron Rivera hasn't ruled out the possibility that Taylor Heinicke could mix in with Smith at QB this weekend.

Head coach Ron Rivera said that Washington "definitely has to look at" using Smith (calf) as part of a rotation at quarterback with Taylor Heinicke in Saturday's wild-card game versus Tampa Bay, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing two straight games with a right calf strain, Smith returned to play every snap in the Football Team's Week 17 win over the Eagles, completing 22 of 32 attempts for 169 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions along the way. While Smith isn't believed to have suffered a setback in the contest, it was apparent that the veteran was still operating at well below 100 percent in the regular-season finale. Rivera noted that the idea of rotating Heinicke in at quarterback may ultimately come down to in-game circumstances, so if Smith can at least keep the Football Team competitive throughout the wild-card game, he likely won't be in danger of losing many snaps, if any.

Smith completed 22 of 32 pass attempts for 162 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's playoff-clinching win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

If you thought Smith's miraculous comeback in 2020 couldn't get anymore story-like, he returned from injury in the last game of the regular season to lead a leader-less Washington Football Team to both a victory and a playoff berth. The 36-year-old completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,582 yards, six touchdowns and eight interceptions over eight contests in his first action since suffering a gruesome leg injury back in 2018. Smith's play this year will stick with Washington fans and football fans alike, but he doesn't have much left from a fantasy perspective, as his strengths (ball security and mobility) are long gone. Smith is set to make $18.75 million and $20.75 million over the next two years respectively, and he will need to decide whether or not to continue playing football professionally next season following Washington's playoff bid.

Smith (calf) is active for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reported earlier Sunday that Ron Rivera said Smith was cleared to suit up and start despite his balky right hamstring, and indeed that has come to pass. If Washington pulls off a win, it officially takes the NFC East, so Smith likely will do everything in his power to gut it out Week 17.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera said Smith (calf) has been cleared to start Sunday's game against the Eagles, Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Smith remains listed as questionable for the contest, he's expected to avoid the inactive list and take back the reins of the Washington offense after his strained right calf prevented him from suiting up in the Football Team's last two games, both of which were losses. Smith managed only two limited practices this week, but Washington came away encouraged enough with his health and has every expectation that he'll be able to play a full game. Taylor Heinicke will serve as the backup and remains on standby in the event Smith suffers an in-game setback.

Smith (calf) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's calf feels right after back-to-back limited practices to finish the week. The veteran quarterback will be evaluated one more time Sunday morning, but he's expected to be ready to start in the must-win game. If Smith suffers an unexpected setback, Taylor Heinicke is slated to start under center while Steven Montez would serve as the backup.

Smith (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, with head coach Ron Rivera saying that the team will need to see how the quarterback feels Saturday before rendering a verdict on his status, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivera said Smith looked good at practice Friday, when he was a limited participant for a second straight day. The veteran signal-caller has given himself a shot to play, but the coaching staff doesn't seem fully convinced he'll be ready to go this weekend, as quarterback Steven Montez is being brought up from the practice squad to provide depth behind Smith and Taylor Heinicke. It'll be Heinicke making the Week 17 start if Smith isn't able to play in Sunday's must-win game, which kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Smith (calf) is taking part in practice Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pellisero says Smith will ramp up his activity level, testing out his calf in advance of Sunday's matchup with the Eagles. The veteran quarterback was a limited practice participant Thursday, and he seems likely to be listed as questionable when Washington releases its final Week 17 injury report later Friday.

Smith (calf) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the first time since straining his right calf Week 14, Smith took part in the team stretch and also handled some reps with the first-team offense, per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. After the session, coach Ron Rivera noted Smith's activity level Friday could be tied to whether Washington practices outdoors or indoors due to the weather, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Rivera seems to be implying that even if Smith reverts to a non-participant Friday, it may not mean much as he doesn't want to risk aggravating the QB's injury. If Smith is unable to suit up or is deemed an emergency option Sunday at Philadelphia, the Football Team will have Taylor Heinicke under center.

Smith (calf) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, instead performing mobility drills on the side, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

In the wake of Washington parting ways with Dwayne Haskins on Monday, head coach Ron Rivera will need to make a decision regarding the starting quarterback Week 17 with a playoff berth on the line. Rivera expressed optimism earlier this week that Smith will be available Sunday at Philadelphia, telling Fortier that the veteran signal-caller "was very close last week" before ultimately being inactive Week 16. Smith's lack of on-field work this week isn't a great way to kick off preparation for the Eagles, but he'll have two more practices to prove the health of his right calf. Meanwhile, Taylor Heinicke handled first-team reps Wednesday, per Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic.