BRADEN SMITH NEWS

Good to go for training camp Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports that Smith (knee) should be ready for the Colts' first practice of training camp Thursday.

Impact Smith underwent surgery in the offseason to fix a knee issue that hampered him throughout the 2023 season. He sat out of the team's offseason workouts, but the 2018 second-round tackle out of Auburn appears to be healthy and ready for the start of training camp.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from knee surgery Smith underwent knee surgery following the 2023 season, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Smith has played a full 16- or 17-game schedule in just one of his six pro seasons and is coming off of a 2023 campaign that saw him miss seven contests to knee issues. The Colts' right tackle has two years left on his four-year, $70 million deal and is set to collect over $11.6 million in salary next season.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Colts Missed OL Braden Smith in 2023 Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith’s value showed in a big way during the regular season.

JANUARY 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Exits Week 18 game with knee issue Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's contest against the Texans due to a knee injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact Smith has been dealing with a knee injury since early December, and the issue caused him to miss three games during the final month of 2023. It's uncertain if Saturday's exit is related, but regardless, Smith won't be able to return for the key matchup. Blake Freeland has taken over at right tackle.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Smith (knee) is active Sunday against the Raiders.

Impact Smith was considered questionable for the matchup despite logging full practices throughout the week. The Auburn product missed the previous three games, but he should now take back his spot at right tackle.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy ahead of Week 17 Smith (knee) was a full participant at the Colts' practice Wednesday.

Impact Smith was forced to miss the Colts' last three games due to a knee injury, but he now appears to be healthy heading into Week 17. He'll be back in his starting role at right tackle Sunday versus the Raiders.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Atlanta Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact This marks the third straight game Smith will miss after sustaining a right knee injury against the Titans in Week 13. Blake Freeland has started at right tackle in Smith's place and figures to do the same for Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Cincinnati Smith (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Smith was knocked out of the Colts' Week 13 win over the Titans after sustaining a knee injury on the first drive of the game. He was unable to participate in practice all week and was ruled out as a result. Blake Freeland is the likely candidate to take over as the starting right tackle in Smith's absence.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Week 13 Smith (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Kevin Hickey of USAToday.com reports.

Impact Smith sustained a knee injury on the first drive of the game and did not return. Blake Freeland has taken over at right tackle with Smith out for the rest of Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. New Orleans Smith (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Saints, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith will miss a third straight contest as he continues to work through a lingering hip issue. Blake Freeland projects to get another start at right tackle in Week 8.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up vs. Browns Smith (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Cleveland, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith will miss his second straight game as he works to recover from injuries. Rookie fourth-rounder Blake Freeland should again start at right tackle in Smith's place.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How Braden Smith Can Improve in 2023 Braden Smith has been a stalwart for the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive line for years now, but there’s always room for improvement.

MARCH 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back to 100 percent Smith (illness) was a full participant at practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota.

Impact After sitting out of Indianapolis' last game at Dallas in Week 13, Smith appears to be on track to return Saturday following a Week 14 bye. He should step back in as the Colts' starting right tackle.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Braden Smith Out, Who Will Fill Void at Right Tackle? Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith is out on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys due to an illness. Who will step into his cri...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out against Cowboys Smith (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against Dalls.

Impact Smith's absence will leave the Colts' depth on the offensive line thin. Matt Pryor will presumably fill in at right tackle.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zak Keefer: Colts will have Braden Smith, Zaire Franklin... - The Athletic Colts will have Braden Smith, Zaire Franklin and Isaiah Rodgers all starting today -- all three missed multiple practices this week (Smith w...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready to go against Eagles Smith (back) is active Week 11 against the Eagles.

Impact Smith popped up late on the injury report this week due to a back issue, but it won't prevent him from suiting up for his regular role as the starting right tackle.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What's happened to the Colts' offensive line? One of the top units in the NFL in recent years has become a liability in 2022 despite boasting Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly and Braden Smith.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colts counting on line shuffle to eliminate offensive woes

Last week the Indianapolis Colts made wholesale changes to their offensive line

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Colts found a way to beat Broncos: 'There's no such thing as an ugly win'

The Colts-Broncos game Thursday night may have been hard to watch. But Indianapolis isn't complaining about any kind of win.

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Colts avoided 0-3 start, but offensive-line concerns loom large

The Colts have the NFL's highest-paid offensive line. Despite a big win over the Chiefs yesterday, it has struggled early on.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Colts scrambling to find quick fix for stagnant offense

The Indianapolis Colts' offense is built around Matt Ryan and Jonathan Taylor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Most essential Colts, No. 10: Braden Smith has become a steady force at right tackle For the next two weeks, the Indy Star is ranking the 10 most essential Colts players to 2022 success. At No. 10 is right tackle Braden Smith...

JULY 11, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Clears COVID-19 protocols Smith (COVID-19) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Smith was one of three players that was activated from the COVID-19 list Saturday, with the other two being quarterback Carson Wentz and cornerback T.J. Carrie. Smith should return to his role as the starting right tackle for Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE