Andre Smith - #71 - T
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 335 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/25/1987 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, AL |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 6th pick by Bengals |
Health key to Bengals ORT Smith's good start
Fit and able to practice regularly, Bengals ORT Andre Smith is off to a solid start in 2011.
Bengals ORT Smith's health a key issue for OL
Bengals ORT Andre Smith has appeared in just 13-of-32 regular-season games in two NFL seasons and has broken his left foot twice since entering the league, and his health is an issue to watch in 2011, the way we hear ...
ORT Smith placed on IR
The Bengals have placed ORT Andre Smith on injured reserve and have signed S Rico Murray from their practice squad.
Ravens' Wilson challenged in new starting role
Since winning a starting job in Week Nine, Baltimore CB Josh Wilson has had some rough moments, such as when he had to cover Atlanta's top receiver, Roddy White, in Week 10. Read more in our AFC North Whispers.
Bengals ORT Smith breaks foot in practice
Bengals ORT Andre Smith likely will be out the remainder of the season after breaking his foot in practice on Wednesday, according to PFW correspondent and Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Joe Reedy.
Bengals ORT Smith showing improvement
Bengals second-year ORT Andre Smith finally could be on the verge of breaking through and securing a starting job, the way we hear it.
Fujita signing pays off handsomely for Browns
Offseason free-agent addition Scott Fujita has been one of the Browns' better defensive players this season despite a shift to a different scheme, according to AFC North Whispers.
Holdouts didn't slow Crabtree, didn't help Russell
The absence of prolonged contract squabbles this summer caused us to research how the last three first-rounders to sign in each of the past five years fared in their rookie season and beyond. As you will see in this edition ...
Bengals hard to figure
With Terrell Owens added to the mix, are the Bengals destined for another division title? Or will they be bogged down by too much excess baggage? Varying opinions are offered in the following in-depth examination of one of the league ...
Foot surgery will sideline Bengals OT Smith 10 weeks
Bengals OT Andre Smith underwent foot surgery last week, the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting. It's expected to sideline him 10 weeks.
PLAYER NEWS
Smith is free on bond after being arrested for carrying a gun at Atlanta's airport. The 25-year-old made his initial court appearance Friday morning and is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing on Feb. 4.|||||||
According to Clayton County court documents, 25-year-old Smith was charged with carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. He posted $3,000 bond Friday.
The Bengals are missing Smith, who hurt his left ankle during a 35-7 loss to Pittsburgh a week earlier.|||||||
Smith has started all previous 12 games this season after playing in just 13 his previous two seasons.
The Bengals put Smith on injured reserve.|||||||
Smith suffered a foot fracture during Wednesday's practice.
Smith says his benching during a loss to Pittsburgh didn't hurt his pride.|||||||
Coach Marvin Lewis sat him down after he gave up a sack during a 27-21 loss to the Steelers on Monday night. It was the latest setback for Smith, who was a first-round pick last year. He suffered another setback on Wednesday when he got a foot stepped on during practice, forcing him to leave early.
Smith has yet to get on the practice field with his Cincinnati Bengals teammates.|||||||
Smith is working out on his own, trying to get in shape and get beyond foot problems that held him back as a rookie. There's no telling whether he'll be ready to start the season.
