Jonnu Smith suffered low-ankle sprain in practice

Jonnu Smith suffered an ankle injury in practice, but it isn't serious. Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots TE Jonnu Smith suffered low left ankle sprain during practice

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 15, 2021 5:10 PM ET

The injury that knocked New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith out of Sunday's practice early reportedly isn't considered serious.

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, Smith suffered a low left ankle sprain during a collision with safety Devin McCourty. There is no firm timetable for his return, Reiss adds.

TE Jonnu Smith sustained a low left ankle sprain early in Sunday’s practice. No firm timetable on his return, but based on the initial diagnosis, it isn’t considered a serious injury.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 15, 2021

Smith's injury occurred during a one-on-one drill early in practice. The Patriots trainer examined him before heading to the locker room.

New England signed the top two free-agent tight ends available this summer in Smith and Hunter Henry. Both have suffered injuries during training camp, with Henry missing two practices and the Patriots' first preseason game with a shoulder injury.

Smith signed a four-year $50 million contract with the Patriots after four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old caught 41 passes for 448 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games last season.

Henry, meanwhile, signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the Patriots after five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Patriots won their first preseason game against the Washington Football Team 22-13. They will take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday before playing their final preseason game against the New York Giants.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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