The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had Jacquies Smith practicing for the first time since September 2016 today—almost exactly one year since he tore his ACL in last year’s season opener.
Participating in practice isn’t quite the same thing as actually playing, though, and it’s still unclear when Smith will be able to play. Head coach Dirk Koetter today said that he didn’t think Smith was “too far off” from returning to play, but no one knows what means, exactly.
Coach Koetter says DE Jacquies Smith got a few reps today. Says he doesn't think Smith is too far off from returning to game action.