Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 4/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith missed the last five games of 2024 for personal reasons and entered the offseason staring down a nebulous roster situation, but now having reworked his contract, the starting right tackle is set to remain in Indy for 2025, before becoming a free agent in 2026. The recent time Smith has missed can't be ignored - injuries also forced him to sit out seven games in 2023 - but having now emerged for the better from a serious confrontation with OCD, the 29-year-old is well positioned to return to form. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $72.4 million contract with the Colts in July of 2021.
Shifts to IR
Smith (concussion/neck) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran offensive lineman from Auburn has been a mainstay on the Colts' offensive line since entering the league in 2018, starting 105 games. Smith is now set to miss Indianapolis' next four contests, which means he'll be sidelined until at least the end of the regular season. In his absence, 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis is expected to start at right tackle.
The veteran offensive lineman from Auburn has been a mainstay on the Colts' offensive line since entering the league in 2018, starting 105 games. Smith is now set to miss Indianapolis' next four contests, which means he'll be sidelined until at least the end of the regular season. In his absence, 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis is expected to start at right tackle.
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Measurables Review
How do Braden Smith's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
312 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.21 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBench Press
35 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
32.50 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
As the coming season approaches, Smith profiles as the Colts' starting right tackle. The 6-6, 312-pounder out of Auburn originally joined the team as a second-round draft pick in 2018.
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Ruled out for Sunday
Smith (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Smith (concussion) didn't participate in Indianapolis' practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
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Diagnosed with concussion
Smith has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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All set for Week 4
Smith (heel) was a full participant at practice Friday.
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Suffers groin injury Saturday
Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay due to a groin injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Could stay in AFC South
Smith could be a fit with the Texans as a free agent, Matt Bowen of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith ended the season on IR with Indianapolis due to a neck injury and concussion. He's been regarded in the past as one of the best tackles in the league, but injuries have limited his availability and effectiveness over the last few seasons. However, he was able to play 13 games with the Colts in 2025 and was particularly solid as a pass protector. The Texans need to invest in their offensive line after poor protection has negatively affected C.J. Stroud across the last two campaigns.
Smith ended the season on IR with Indianapolis due to a neck injury and concussion. He's been regarded in the past as one of the best tackles in the league, but injuries have limited his availability and effectiveness over the last few seasons. However, he was able to play 13 games with the Colts in 2025 and was particularly solid as a pass protector. The Texans need to invest in their offensive line after poor protection has negatively affected C.J. Stroud across the last two campaigns.