Tyler Smith was designated for return from injured reserve on Monday, and the big question now is whether he’ll actually suit up against the Buccaneers on Thursday. The clock is absolutely ticking after Smith spent a whole month sidelined.
The Short Week Challenge After Surgery
Dude had thumb surgery way back before Week 1, so he’s been out of action for a solid month. Coming off that kind of recovery, a short week before a Thursday night game against Tampa Bay is brutal. It means limited reps, barely any practice time to get back in the groove before a huge decision has to be made about his availability. It’s a tough spot for any player, let alone someone coming off surgery and a month away from the field.
“Boots on the Ground and We’re Rolling”
Smith himself sounded pretty optimistic on Monday, saying he “feels fine” from a conditioning standpoint. He thinks that’s his best shot at getting back out there right away. “I think it’s possible,” Smith told the team’s website, not ruling anything out. He knows the limited reps are a factor, but he’s ready to work. “We’re going to do some work tomorrow, kind of see how it feels and then ultimately when I feel ready, when the coaches feel like I’m ready, it’s boots on the ground and we’re rolling.” T.J. Bass has been holding down left guard while Smith was out, so we’re all waiting to see if that changes or if Bass gets another start this week.
It’s all on the line with that final call. We’ll find out soon enough if Smith is truly ready to go.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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