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Report: Saints’ Will Smith will play Sunday

Found September 07, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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TEAMS: New Orleans Saints
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Now that his suspension has been overturned, Saints defensive end Will Smith will play in this Sunday’s opener against the Redskins, according to Albert Breer of the NFL Network. Per a source, Saints DE Will Smith is planning on playing on Sunday. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 7, 2012 I’m not sure how effective Smith will be since he hasn’t been on the field for the entire offseason.
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