Mon 12/12/11 3:37 PM

Eagles placed WR Steve Smith on injured reserve with a bone bruise in his left knee, ending his season. It's the same knee Smith underwent microfracture surgery on last December. It's ominous news for Smith's future, but as of yet it's unclear if he'll need another operation. Smith was surprisingly "ready" for Week 1, but never made an impact for the Eagles, making just 11 catches for 124 yards in nine games. Word has persisted Smith could reunite with the Giants this offseason, but with the emergence of Victor Cruz, it's unlikely the G-Men will be rushing to bring back a player with Smith's injury history.