Smith (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice for a second straight day Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie defensive back/kick returner figures to be out there on Sunday against the Chargers, but Friday's practice report should provide final confirmation. Smith has logged all 136 of his snaps on special teams this season while amassing 169 yards on 10 kickoff runbacks.

Smith is active for Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will make his regular-season debut after nursing a hand injury the first two weeks of the season. While he is active, look for his snaps to be closely monitored as the Buccaneers would hate to have the safety aggravate the injury.

Smith (hand) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Roy Cummings of WFLA News Channel 8 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith could make his season debut Sunday after sitting out the Buccaneers' first two games due to the hand injury. If he's unable to play once again, Keith Tandy will be the primary backup at safety behind starters Bradley McDougald and Chris Conte.

Smith (hand) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been a full participant in the practice for the past two weeks, but Tampa Bay does not believe that he is fully ready for game action just yet. Keith Tandy will likely take over Smith's duties as the team's top reserve safety.

Smith (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was a full participant in practice throughout the week. However, that was also the case prior to Week 1, but he was ultimately deactivated. Thus, Smith is a true question mark for Week 2.

Smith (hand) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie appears to be on the right track to play in Week 2 against the Cardinals, after having been somewhat of a surprise inactive against the Falcons in the opener. Smith had logged full practices throughout the week last week as well, however, so his situation will bear monitoring up to Sunday afternoon. If he is declared active for Week 2, Smith is expected to fill the kickoff returner role, a job that Adam Humphries carried out in Week 1.

Smith (hand) is inactive Sunday versus the Falcons, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie defensive back was able to log practice time this week but will sit out Sunday. His fantasy impact would have largely been limited to kickoff returns, a role that Adam Humphries is expected to fulfill in Week 1.

Smith (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

A fourth-round rookie, Smith logged full practices throughout the week, suggesting he isn't actually in much danger of missing Sunday's game. He probably won't have much of a role on defense, but he is expected to return kickoffs.

Smith logged six tackles (four solo) and logged one kickoff return for 25 yards in Wednesday's 20-13 preseason loss to the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie safety had left the previous contest versus the Browns with a hand injury, but was unencumbered against the Redskins and once again made a bid for a roster spot by contributing on both defense and special teams. Smith's fourth-round draft status and 4.47 speed has earned him an extended look in training camp and preseason and Wednesday's production may have clinched him a spot on the final roster. Smith brings kickoff return experience from his days at North Carolina Central, having totaled 394 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown, over 14 college kickoff returns.

Smith is questionable to return to Wednesday's matchup with the Browns due to a hand injury, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury is currently unknown. Smith projects to return kicks for the Buccaneers this year, while also providing safety depth.