Smith (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Smith hasn't practiced since Aug. 5 due to a groin injury, so this designation is hardly surprising. Chris Olave, Michael Thomas and Rashid Shaheed project to be the team's three leading receivers for the foreseeable future.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Won't play Week 1
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Smith (groin) will not play Sunday against Tennessee, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
With Chris Olave, Michael Thomas and Rasheed Shaheed all healthy, Smith would only be the fourth or fifth wide receiver if he played. He hasn't practiced since the first week of August and underwent a procedure at some point thereafter.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Expected to miss Week 1
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Smith (groin) is expected to miss Week 1 versus the Titans due to a surgical procedure he underwent in August, Jeff Duncan of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Smith missed most of training camp and all of the preseason due to a groin injury sustained in early August, and while it sounds like his recovery timetable could allow him back on the field sooner rather than later, Week 1 may be a long shot. If New Orleans opts to place the sixth-year wideout on IR, he will need to miss at least four games. Keith Kirkwood and A.T. Perry will be in better position to handle depth snaps if Smith misses time, especially with No. 3 wideout Rashid Shaheed (groin) still not healthy.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Won't play Sunday
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Smith (groin) won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Smith suffered the injury last weekend, and while the issue is expected to be minor, it's not surprising to see the wideout sidelined as a precaution. His next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Sunday, Aug. 20 versus the Chargers.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Exits practice with groin injury
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Smith suffered a groin injury and was forced out of Saturday's practice early, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Head coach Dennis Allen seemed to suggest the issue was minor, although he declined to give a relative timeframe of return. The sixth-year wideout is one of the elder statesmen of the group alongside oft-injured Michael Thomas, but provided the two remain healthy, the duo could be part of one of the better Saints receiving corps in recent memory, with second-year standouts Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed (groin) in tow, along with the athletically gifted sixth-round rookie A.T. Perry waiting in the wings. Early reports during training camp suggest the Saints offense is operating on all cylinders with new starter Derek Carr.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Minimal role in loss
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Smith logged zero targets during Sunday's 20-10 loss against the Steelers.
Smith did not record a target for the first time this season during this poor showing for the Saints' offense. The 26-year-old also logged a season-low seven offensive snaps while playing behind Kevin White (31), Chris Olave (36) and Jarvis Landry (37), who returned from his five-week absence due to an ankle injury. As a result, Smith didn't get a chance to benefit from the absence of Marquez Callaway (coach's decision), and he could be relegated to a deep reserve role against the Rams next Sunday.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Productive against Cardinals
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Smith secured five of six targets for 59 yards during the Saints' 42-34 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.
The 26-year-old saw increased playing time for a third consecutive week with Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) sidelined, and Smith had a season-high five receptions while topping 50 yards during the high-scoring matchup. The 2018 third-rounder's role during the Saints' Week 8 tilt against the Raiders likely will depend on whether Thomas and/or Landry are cleared to return.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Scores in spot start
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Smith caught all three of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bengals.
Smith benefited from the absence of three of the Saints' top wideouts Sunday, resulting in his first touchdown of the season. The 26-year-old got the start alongside Marquez Callaway, who finished with three catches (seven targets) for 36 yards. The collective statuses of Michael Thomas (foot), Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Chris Olave (concussion) will likely be in question heading into a matchup against Arizona on Thursday Night Football, which could result in another start for Smith in Week 7.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Extra reps open up
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Smith and Marquez Callaway served as the Saints' top receivers during walk-through drills ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
After logging a season-high 66 percent of snaps on offense in the Saints' Week 5 win over the Seahawks while fellow wideouts Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) were out, Smith could see his playing time tick up even further Week 6. In addition to Thomas and Landry, rookie first-round pick Chris Olave (concussion) is inactive this week, and another depth wideout in Deonte Harty (foot) was recently moved to injured reserve. Of the five receivers who are active for the Saints this week, Smith and Callaway have combined for 12 of the 13 receptions the quintet has recorded this season.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Converts crucial third down
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Smith hauled in one of his four targets for 10 yards on 52 offensive snaps during Sunday's 39-32 win against the Seahawks.
Smith saw the second most playing time amongst the Saints' banged-up corps of wide receivers in Week 5, as starters Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) were both ruled inactive and Chris Olave suffered a concussion in the third quarter. As a result, Smith played exclusively on offense for the first time this season while lining up alongside Marquez Callaway (56 offensive snaps); however, Smith did not record a catch until his final target in the fourth quarter, hauling in a 10-yard pass to convert a crucial third down on New Orleans' final offensive drive. The 26-year-old also had a 12-yard reception wiped out by a hands-to-the-face penalty on left tackle James Hurst. Smith will continue to see increased usage if the Saints' starting wideouts remain sidelined in Week 6.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Limited practice Wednesday
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Smith (concussion) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Smith suffered a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Panthers, but his ability to practice in limited fashion Wednesday implies that he's made at least some progress through the five-step protocol. He'll still have to upgrade to full activity and gain clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance at playing Sunday against the Vikings. If Smith is ready to go, he could step into a prominent role while the statuses of fellow wideouts Michael Thomas (toe) and Jarvis Landry (foot) are uncertain.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Suffers concussion
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Smith exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with a concussion and has been ruled out, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Nearly the entire Saints receiving corps suffered an injury at some point during the game, as Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Michael Thomas (foot) also exited. Smith had an impressive four-catch and 105-yard performance but was hurt late in the fourth quarter at the conclusion of a 48-yard reception. Smith will need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to suit up for Week 4 against the Vikings.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: No injury designation for Week 3
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Smith doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Smith logged a full practice Friday for the first time during the regular season and is slated to make his season debut Sunday. Over the last four seasons, the 2018 third-round pick has totaled 112 receptions for 1,486 yards and 17 touchdowns. However, he'll have a tough time garnering many targets behind Michael Thomas, Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry during the 2022 campaign.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Limited Thursday
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Smith (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
As he did last week, Smith has kicked off this week with back-to-back capped sessions. It remains to be seen if he'll get back to full at Friday's practice, but after getting the LP treatment three times during Week 2 prep, it wasn't enough to be active this past Sunday against the Buccaneers. In any case, Friday's injury report may give a sense of Smith's chances to suit up Sunday in Carolina.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Remains limited Wednesday
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Smith (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Prior to missing a second consecutive game to start the campaign, Smith also was limited in all three sessions, so he may have to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to be cleared for game action as he continues his recovery from a preseason shoulder injury.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Another absence Sunday
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Smith (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Smith has been tending to a shoulder injury since the Saints' preseason finale, missing both of the team's first two games of the campaign in the process. However, he practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday through Friday, so he may be closing in on his first action of the season. In the meantime, Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harty will be New Orleans' main depth options behind the top wide-receiver trio of Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Iffy for Week 2
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Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
The wideout picked up the injury during the preseason finale and sat out the regular-season opener. Smith returned to practice Wednesday and was limited throughout the week, giving him a chance to make his season debut Sunday. However, even if he's available, it's unlikely he sees many targets behind Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Still limited by shoulder
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Smith (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Smith picked up a shoulder injury in the Saints' preseason finale and sat out the team's regular-season opener. His return to practice is an encouraging sign, but if he isn't upgraded to a full participant Thursday or Friday, he may be sidelined for a second straight game.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Not playing Week 1
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Smith (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Smith picked up a shoulder injury in the Saints' preseason finale, and he subsequently didn't practice Wednesday through Friday and will be on the sideline to begin the campaign. Fellow wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday, leaving Jarvis Landry, Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harty as the team's healthy options at the position at the moment.
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Saints' Tre'Quan Smith: Dealing with groin injury
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Smith missed Wednesday's practice with a groin injury.
Smith dealt with a shoulder injury in late August, but this is the first report of a groin injury. A potential absence for Smith in Sunday's game in Atlanta shouldn't affect the Saints' game plan one way or another, with the wideout relegated to a depth role in 2022 after the team signed Jarvis Landry and drafted Chris Olave. If Michael Thomas (hamstring) is also available, Smith will be the Saints' fifth or sixth wide receiver.
