Smith (neck/concussion) should be back with the Falcons for 2020, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2018 fourth-round pick was limited to seven games, 33 touches and 193 yards in his second pro season, landing on injured reserve in early November after he suffered his second concussion of the year. Smith also picked up a neck injury, but he'll likely be healthy by April when the Falcons begin their offseason program. With Devonta Freeman facing an uncertain future due to his hefty salary, it isn't out of the question that Smith could get a shot to compete for the starting backfield job. Of course, the Falcons presumably will bring in other running backs if they end up cutting or trading Freeman.

Smith (neck) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The report indicates Smith was never able to shed the concussion which he sustained in Week 7, although it's quite possible the second-year running back could simply be dealing with concussion symptoms and a lingering neck injury. With Smith's 2019 season now over, Brian Hill is expected to continue operating as the No. 2 running back behind Devonta Freeman.

Smith (neck) will not play in Sunday's game against the Saints, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A Week 9 bye allowed Smith to clear the concussion protocol, but he didn't have enough time to recover from his neck injury. He was held out of practice throughout the week, leaving his availability beyond Sunday looking murky. Brian Hill served as the Falcons' No. 2 running back behind Devonta Freeman in a 27-20 loss to the Seahawks back in Week 8.

Smith has cleared the concussion protocol, but a neck injury kept him out of Thursday's practice, the Falcons' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

A bye week allowed Smith to recover from his concussion, but a second straight missed practice suggests his neck is still a significant concern. Another absence Friday likely would leave Brian Hill as the No. 2 running back for Sunday's game in New Orleans against a red-hot Saints defense. Devonta Freeman played 79 percent of snaps in the final game before a Week 9 bye, taking 13 carries for 39 yards and eight catches for 63 yards in a 27-20 loss to Seattle.

Smith (neck) did not participate in Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coming out of a bye week, Smith has cleared the concussion protocol but still needs to recover from a neck injury. An absence for Sunday's game in New Orleans would leave Brian Hill as the likely No. 2 running back behind Devonta Freeman.

Smith didn't practice Wednesday due to a neck injury.

EDGE Analysis

Smith sat out the Falcons' last game Week 8 due to a concussion, but despite getting through the protocol for head injuries with the help of the team's bye week, he's dealing with a neck issue at the moment, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. If he's unable to get healthy for Sunday's contest at New Orleans, Brian Hill would be the prime candidate to serve as the change-of-pace option to starting running back Devonta Freeman.

Smith (concussion/neck) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Ruled out six days ago as a result of a concussion and a neck injury, Smith will yield reserve running back duties to the likes of Brian Hill and Kenjon Barner behind starter Devonta Freeman. The Falcons have a bye Week 9, which will give Smith plenty of time to work his way through the protocol for head injuries.

Smith (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith suffered a head injury Week 7 against the Rams. He'll need to fully clear the five-step concussion protocol before retaking the field and has already been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Seahawks, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. As long as Smith is unable to go, the Falcons will rely on Brian Hill, Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison to provide depth behind Devonta Freeman.

Coach Dan Quinn said that Smith (head/neck) has entered the NFL's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was removed from the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Rams with what were termed a head and neck injury, but follow-up tests revealed that the running back sustained a concussion. The Falcons apparently weren't confident in Smith's ability to pass through the five-step protocol by next weekend, so he'll be sidelined for the first time this season as a result. Smith's absence leaves Brian Hill, Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison as the remaining depth options behind lead back Devonta Freeman.

Smith won't return to Sunday's contest versus the Rams due to a head and neck issue, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Smith ruled out, the Falcons will ride Devonta Freeman out of the backfield. Meanwhile, reserve running backs Kenjon Barner and Brian Hill should have opportunities to make an impact on offense.