Found January 05, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith has landed on the team's injury report following Wednesday's inadvertant collision with teammate Tony Scheffler.Smith and Scheffler ran into each other after each man was looking the other way during practice. Smith took the brunt of the blow, as trainers had to help him off the ground.He then hobbled to the sidelines, but told reporters afterward that he was fine except for some soreness.Smith is listed as having knee and ankle injuries, and was limited in practice Thursday. His status for this weekend's NFC wild-card game against the New Orleans Saints is up in the air.The 25-year-old had 72 carries for 456 yards and four touchdowns in seven games during the regular season.
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