Jaguars activated SLB Daryl Smith (groin) from injured reserve designated for return. Smith hasn't played a snap yet this season and wasn't placed on the short-term injured list until Week 8. He'll look to add some more quality tape to his resume heading into the 2013 offseason in which Smith will hit unrestricted free agency.

Jaguars assigned SLB Daryl Smith (groin) the "designated for return" tag on injured reserve.

Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Packers. Smith hasn't appeared in a game all season after sustaining this cumbersome groin injury in training camp. That's allowed WLB Russell Allen to be an every-down linebacker and record 51 tackles in six games.

Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Raiders. Smith has now missed six consecutive games. Coach Mike Mularkey said there was no setback, but that Smith was simply not ready to play. WLB Russell Allen has racked up 47 total tackles filling in for Smith in the nickel subpackages. Allen will continue to be a viable fantasy option this week for owners in IDP leagues.

Coming off a Week 6 bye, Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) returned to the practice field on Monday. Smith participated in position drills as the Jaguars held a non-padded practice. The Jags feel they'll get a better read on Smith's chances of playing in Week 7 against the Raiders based on how he feels after the session. Smith is a core run defender for Jacksonville, which has struggled mightily without him.

Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Bengals. That's now five consecutive weeks for Smith. With the Jaguars' bye looming in Week 6, the Jaguars aren't rushing him back. WLB Russell Allen has been solid in the nickel packages in Smith's absence.

Jaguars declared SLB Daryl Smith, OLs Herb Taylor and Daniel Baldridge, DLs Jeris Pendleton and George Selvie, LB Brandon Marshall, and CB Kevin Rutland inactive for Week 4 against the Bengals. Smith has yet to play this season with a groin injury. Rutland is recovering from a concussion, and George Selvie has a knee injury. Everybody else is healthy. Eben Britton and Cameron Bradfield are back starting on the offensive line.

Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has already been ruled out for Week 4. Smith has appeared close to playing in any game this season. Backup Kyle Bosworth has posted 14 tackles and no sacks or pass breakups through three games.

Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Colts. Smith has missed virtually all of training camp and now the first three weeks of the season. Backup Kyle Bosworth had five tackles in his place last week.

Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Texans. Smith didn't practice at all during the week. After suffering the injury on August 3, Smith was reportedly only supposed to miss 7-10 days, but he suffered a setback in practice before Week 1. Kyle Bosworth will likely get the start against Houston in his place. It's a very favorable matchup for Arian Foster and Ben Tate.