TAMPA — The Bucs have lost DE Jacquies Smith to a season-ending knee injury, placing him on injured reserve Monday after he was injured in punt coverage in Sunday's win against the Falcons.
Smith tore his right ACL, the Bucs announced, their second defensive end lost to a season-ending injury (George Johnson fractured a hip in August). No corresponding move was announced, but the Bucs could reach out to Kourtnei Brown, who was among the team's final cuts.
"Appreciate all the support," Smith wrote on Twitter.com on Monday night. "If u know me u know Ima attack this head on and be back better than ever.