Smith (knee) practiced in limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lineman's status is one to monitor ahead of Sunday's Week 2 tilt against the Panthers, considering he's Tom Brady's blindside protector at left tackle. Smith's chances of suiting up against Carolina could become clearer upon the release of the final injury report of the week later Friday.

Smith (knee) is officially active for Sunday's season finale against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, Smith appears to be feeling well enough in warmups to play. Now that the veteran is officially ready to play, he's expected to draw his usual starting role at left tackle.

Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for the Buccaneers' season finale against the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was limited at practice throughout the week. His status for Sunday will likely depend on how he is feeling as he goes through warmups. Look for Jerald Hawkins to replace him protecting Jameis Winston's blindside should he ultimately be unable to go.

Smith (knee) has been cleared for Saturday's tilt against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is coming off the first absence of his career in Week 15. His week started trending toward another missed game after he missed Wednesday's practice, but he returned in limited fashion after that and has now been cleared. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

Smith (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the first start of his career in Week 15 and sat out of Wednesday's practice. He returned with a limited session Thursday and is hoping to be back out there against the Texans.

Smith (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 15 tilt against the Lions, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will see a career-long 77-game starting streak come to an end as a result of his inactive status. As per Greg Auman of The Athletic, Josh Wells will fill in at the all-important left tackle spot in Smith's stead versus Detroit.

Smith (knee/ankle) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, but coach Bruce Arians considers him a "game-time decision," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was a non-participant at practice all week. While it is a positive that coach Arians still thinks there is a shot he can play, all signs are pointing toward that being unlikely. If he does indeed get ruled out, look for Jerald Hawkins to replace him at left tackle.

Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Smith suffered knee and ankle injuries during Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arians expressed optimism that Smith would retake the practice field by the end of the week, but he can't be considered a lock to suit up against Detroit in Week 15. If Smith were forced to miss any time, Jerald Hawkins would likely draw the start at left tackle.

Smith (Achilles) was participating at Monday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Bruce Arians never expressed much concern for the injury, so it's not a major surprise to see Smith back in action after sitting out Sunday's session. Tampa Bay's starting left tackle re-signed on a three-year, $41.25 million contract this offseason.

Smith did not practice Sunday due to a minor Achilles injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Smith was on not on the field for practice Sunday, there doesn't appear to be any concern from coach Bruce Arians regarding the lineman's healthy. Smith re-signed with the Buccaneers this offseason on a three-year, $41.25 million contract.