Smith (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Browns, ESPN.com reports. In Smith's likely absence, look for Marshall Newhouse to handle the Bengals' right tackle duties on Thursday.

Smith sprained his ankle Sunday against the Jaguars and didn't practice Tuesday, ESPN.com reports. With the short week, it's questionable whether Smith will be able to play Thursday night against the Browns.

Smith (concussion) is active for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Ravens. Though he missed the preseason with a concussion, Smith was able to practice in full during the week, ensuring his availability as the team's starting right tackle. With the Bengals looking relatively healthy at offensive line to enter the season, coach Marvin Lewis should feel comfortable his full playbook in Week 1.

Smith (concussion) will likely start at right tackle Sunday against Baltimore, having practiced in full all week. Smith is a big anchor on the offensive line for the Bengals. He actually practiced every snap the last two weeks.

Smith (concussion) had a full practice on Wednesday, but the team isn't sure if he'll be able to go Sunday against the Ravens. Smith the entire preseason with the concussion. Speaking at Wednesday's press conference, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said: "We don't know what to expect from Andre until Sunday."

Bengals RT Andre Smith (knee) has resumed practicing in full. Smith "tweaked" his left knee in Cincinnati's third preseason game, but is ready to roll for Sunday's opener against the Bears. After calling himself "doubtful" on Wednesday, LT Andrew Whitworth (knee) missed his second consecutive practice Thursday. Anthony Collins will start opposite Smith in Whitworth's absence.

Bengals RT Andre Smith (knee) expects to be ready for Week 1. "I feel a lot better than I did a day ago," Smith said Tuesday. "Believe it when you see it" is usually the safest mindset to take with the Bengals' mercurial tackle, but he should be ready to roll for the Bears in Week 1.

Bengals RT Andre Smith "tweaked" his left knee in Saturday's regular season dress rehearsal against the Cowboys, but is expected to be ready for Week 1. The "ready for Week 1" proclamation came straight from coach Marvin Lewis. Normally, we'd take Lewis at his word and move on without a second thought, but Smith has a way of making things complicated. Regardless, for now at least, he should be considered ready to roll.

Bengals RT Andre Smith (calf) has been activated from the active/NFI list. The injury was never a concern, but the notoriously out-of-shape Smith's conditioning is. Smith backslided almost immediately upon signing his three-year, $18 million deal in April. Smith's attitude and effort remain question marks, even coming off his dominant 2012.

Bengals.com passes along "word" that RT Andre Smith showed up to training camp "in good shape" and appears to be at his playing weight. Smith has a long-running tendency to let his weight get out of control, going back to Alabama. It was feared after signing his three-year, $18 million contract in April that Smith had ballooned again, particularly after he skipped all of OTAs and minicamp. The Bengals wound up fining Smith for missing the mandatory minicamp. He opened camp on PUP, but only due to a minor calf injury.