Smith (knee) is almost back to 100 percent and doesn't expect to have any limitations during the offseason, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had arthroscopic surgery Dec. 19 to address a meniscus issue in his left knee, missing the final two weeks of his rookie campaign. He finished the year with 90 carries for 315 yards (3.5 average) and four touchdowns, adding 27 catches for 152 yards on 32 targets (4.8 YPT). While the inefficient stat line doesn't exactly beg for more work, Smith currently projects as Atlanta's No. 2 running back behind Devonta Freeman (groin), who has struggled with injuries the past two years. Tevin Coleman is expected to sign elsewhere during the offseason, but it won't come as much of a surprise if the Falcons add a cheaper veteran or a mid-round pick to help their backfield.

Smith (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure Wednesday to address meniscus damage, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Thursday that Smith's surgery went according to plan and added that the 23-year-old should be ready to go for the start of the Falcons' offseason program. Though he only averaged 3.5 yards per carry over 14 appearances in his rookie campaign, Smith showed a nose for the end zone (four touchdowns) and some pass-catching upside (27 receptions on 32 targets for 152 yards). The Falcons will return Devonta Freeman (groin) from injury in 2019 to presumably reclaim the lead role, but Smith should be cemented as the top change-of-pace option with Atlanta not expected to retain soon-to-be-free-agent Tevin Coleman.

Smith is slated for surgery to repair meniscus damage in his left knee, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports. As a result, the Falcons will place Smith on injured reserve, per Will McFadden of the team's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Smith dealt with neck and knee injuries in preparation for Sunday's eventual 40-14 win against the Cardinals, aggravating the latter enough that it'll end his season. Fortunately, the diagnosis backed up coach Dan Quinn's assertion that Smith doesn't have an ACL tear, according to Jason Butt of The Athletic. Smith will join Devonta Freeman (groin) on IR, leaving primary backfield duties to Tevin Coleman for the final two games of the season. Beyond Coleman, 2017 fifth-round pick Brian Hill is poised to earn some reps in his stead.

Smith (knee) will be placed on injured reserve, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had 34 yards on nine carries and five yards on two catches in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Cardinals, but in the process he aggravated the same knee that bothered him during practice late last week. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the injury isn't an ACL tear, though it is serious enough to require surgery, per Jason Butt of The Athletic. Tevin Coleman likely will take on more work over the final two weeks of the season, with Brian Hill now stepping in as the No. 2 running back. Smith actually led the Atlanta backfield in touches over the past three games, holding a 33-29 edge over Coleman.

Smith is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a knee injury, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to his departure in the fourth quarter, Smith handled nine carries for 34 yards and hauled in two of three passes for five yards. With Smith on the sideline yet again, the Falcons will rely on Tevin Coleman to fuel the ground game moving forward.

Smith (knee/neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two injuries resulted in the Falcons restricting Smith's practice load this week, though he did complete a full session Thursday. Smith should fill his usual duties as the top complement to starting running back Tevin Coleman, a role that has translated to averages of 7.5 carries and 2.5 targets per game over the past nine weeks while Devonta Freeman (groin) has been sidelined.

Smith (knee/neck), who is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

An earlier report suggested Smith missed practice, but he apparently did enough to warrant 'limited' status on the final injury report. While his neck injury from earlier in the week doesn't appear to be an issue, he seems to have hurt his knee somewhere along the way. Coach Dan Quinn did say he expects Smith to play Sunday, but if not, the Falcons will turn to Brian Hill as their No. 2 running back while likely giving Tevin Coleman a bit more work than usual. Smith is working on back-to-back weeks with a slight touch advantage over Coleman.

Smith is listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice with a sore knee, but coach Dan Quinn still expects the running back to play in Sunday's game against Arizona, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was limited at Wednesday's practice with a neck injury before upgrading to full participation Thursday. He apparently hurt his knee somewhere along the way, potentially setting up Brian Hill to serve as the No. 2 running back behind Tevin Coleman in Week 15. Quinn may be optimistic, but Smith's absence Friday suggests he's truly questionable and could come down to a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. EST kickoff. An absence likely would leave more work for Coleman, given that Smith actually led the Atlanta backfield in touches the past two weeks (8, 14).

Smith (neck) was a full practice participant Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith kicked off the week with a limited listing, so bumping up to an uncapped practice gives him the all-clear to continue the smaller side of a timeshare with Tevin Coleman out of the Falcons backfield. Aside from reaching the end zone in three consecutive games from Weeks 4 through 6, Smith has scored just one touchdown in his 10 other games while recording more than 50 yards from scrimmage three times overall.

Smith was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a neck injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has shown flashes as a rookie, but volume and usage in the red zone have been at the root of his best outings to date. Utilizing a season-high 32 offensive snaps Week 14 against an exploitable Packers defense, he notched career bests in touches (14) and yards from scrimmage (74). He emerged with a neck issue, though, so his status should be watched closely as the week goes on.