Washington is viewing Smith (calf) as day-to-day and maintains optimism the quarterback can practice in some capacity this week and play Sunday against the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After straining his right calf in the Week 14 win over the 49ers, Smith logged no practice participation last week before being ruled out ahead of Washington's loss to the Seahawks. Dwayne Haskins started in Smith's stead, throwing two interceptions while failing to clear 300 passing yards despite 55 attempts. On the heels of Haskins' unimpressive showing, the playoff-hopeful Football Team would ideally have Smith back for a critical Week 16 matchup with the Panthers, especially after Haskins violated the NFL's COVID-19 protocols when he was spotted at a nightclub without a mask following Sunday's game. Per Pelissero, Washington has no plans to release Haskins, but since he could face a fine or suspension as a result of the incident, Smith's status takes on added importance. After Smith and Haskins, Taylor Hoenicke and Steven Montez are the next men up at quarterback.

Smith (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was removed from last week's win over the 49ers with the strained right calf and didn't take part in practices this week. Dwayne Haskins will step in to make his fifth start of the season, while Steven Montez or Taylor Heinicke will be called up from the practice squad to serve as the backup quarterback.

Smith (calf) is merely observing the media-access portion of Friday's practice, while Dwayne Haskins is taking all the reps at quarterback, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

An earlier report suggested Smith would attempt to practice, but he looks set to go down as a non-participant for he third day in a row. Head coach Ron Rivera previously said Smith could play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks even if he misses the entire week of practice, so Washington's quarterback situation won't necessarily be resolved by the end of Friday's session.

Smith (calf) will attempt to practice in some capacity Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but Washington has held out hope he'll still be able to play through the right calf strain this weekend. Practice participation isn't a prerequisite for Smith to start Sunday against the Seahawks, but it would certainly bring some stability to his outlook if he's able to take the field Friday. Dwayne Haskins is ready to step in for Washington should Smith be inactive Sunday.

Smith (calf) won't take part in practice Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

On Wednesday, coach Ron Rivera told Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site that Smith is a candidate to start Sunday against the Seahawks, even if he's unable to get any on-field reps this week. So far, that's been the case for Smith, but he is expected to increase his conditioning Thursday to see how his strained right calf holds up. In the meantime, Dwayne Haskins will continue to work with the first-team offense.

Coach Ron Rivera said Smith (calf) could start Sunday's game against the Seahawks even if he doesn't practice this week, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was an observer at Wednesday's practice while Dwayne Haskins took all the first-team reps. The veteran's chances to play Sunday would certainly increase if he practices Thursday and/or Friday, but that apparently isn't a prerequisite for him potentially playing through a right calf strain this weekend.

Smith (calf) didn't participate in individual drills Wednesday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was forced out of Washington's Week 14 win against the 49ers near the end of the second quarter and didn't return. Coach Ron Rivera later said Smith was dealing with tightness and soreness in his right leg, which was later clarified to be a calf strain. Considering his lack of activity so far, Smith seems destined to go down as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report. In Smith's place, Dwayne Haskins handled first-team reps.

Washington is "optimistic" Smith (calf) will suit up Sunday against the Seahawks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is tending to a calf strain, which forced him from Week 14 action just before halftime. Afterward, coach Ron Rivera told Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site that Smith experienced tightness and muscle soreness when he attempted to push off his right leg, but he was available in the event something befell backup Dwayne Haskins. Washington will limit Smith's practice reps this week with the hope that he'll be able to go Sunday.

Coach Ron Rivera said after Sunday's win over San Francisco that Smith (calf) was removed from the game for precautionary reasons due to muscle soreness, and the quarterback was available to go back in if something happened to backup Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Stackpole of the Washington Football Team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

X-rays on Smith's leg didn't reveal any damage besides the tightness and muscle soreness, so the veteran will likely be available to start Washington's Week 15 matchup against Seattle barring any setbacks in practice this week. Haskins struggled after Smith's departure as Washington leaned on its defense and running game to secure the win, so Smith should remain the starter when healthy for a team that now sits alone atop the NFC East standings.

Smith left Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a leg injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

As the contest drew close to halftime, Smith was seen with a heating pad on his lower right leg, which is the same one that experienced a gruesome injury back in 2018. He eventually went to the locker room and was deemed questionable to return. If Smith is unable to do so, Dwayne Haskins will lead Washington's offense.