Dolphins CB Sean Smith has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his knee. Smith was relieved to learn he avoided any ligament tears as he enters free agency. "I'm BACK!!! Other than my son being born this is the Happiest Day of my life, GOD is GOOD," he Tweeted Monday morning. Smith will attracted significant interest on the open market as a capable shadow corner.

Dolphins CB Sean Smith will undergo a Monday MRI on his injured left knee. Per beat writer Adam Beasley, there is "no early word" on the injury's extent. Smith had a mostly solid season in his debut as a shadow corner for the Dolphins, frequently matched up with opposing No. 1 receivers. He's scheduled for unrestricted free agency in 2013, so the injury is an offseason concern.

Dolphins CB Sean Smith was forced from Sunday's game with a knee injury and is questionable to return. Smith was injured on the opening drive in the second half and can probably be ruled out for the game. Bryan McCann has replaced him in the starting lineup.

Dolphins CB Sean Smith asked the coaching staff to let him match up with No. 1 wide receivers going forward, and he responded by helping to hold Larry Fitzgerald to 64 yards in Week 4. Fitzgerald scored a touchdown, but it came on a wide receiver screen where Fitz lined up in the slot. Smith is an outside corner and that wasn't his coverage assignment on that particular play. Smith came down with two interceptions and tackled well, allowing Fitzgerald to do little after the catch. This is a big year for Smith, as it's the final season on his rookie deal.

Dolphins RCB Sean Smith reportedly shed 24 pounds this offseason. Attempting to turn his inconsistent career around with a fresh attitude, Smith also cut his dreadlocks. "The coaches like it," he said. Smith needs to hold off Richard Marshall to keep his starting job. Pro Football Focus charged Smith with five TD passes allowed in 2011, and a 90.8 QB rating in his coverage.

Dolphins RCB Sean Smith left Monday's Week 1 game with cramps but returned shortly after. Dolphins defenders are dropping like flies, as Smith joined cornerback partner Vontae Davis as one of multiple Miami players who missed snaps with cramps. Tom Brady had his way with a Fins' secondary sans Smith and Davis, so the team has to hope their guys can hold up for the fourth quarter.