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Falcons place backup RB Ito Smith on injured reserve

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons have placed running back Ito Smith, the team's second-leading rusher, on injured reserve.

Smith already had been ruled out of Sunday's game at New Orleans with a neck injury. He suffered the neck injury, as well as a concussion, against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 20 and missed the team's Oct. 27 loss to Seattle.

He also finished his 2018 rookie season on IR with a knee injury.

Smith has rushed for 106 yards with one touchdown this season as Devonta Freeman's top backup.