Jimmy Smith Injury: Updates on Ravens CB’s Chest and Return

August 17, 2014   ·   Sean O'Donnell   ·   Jump to comments

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith exited the team's preseason contest against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night after suffering a chest injury in the first quarter. According to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Smith was defending wide receiver Dez Bryant when he landed on his back, spitting blood onto the field.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun later tweeted that Smith continued to show this symptom in the locker room after the game:
The Ravens' official Twitter account announced the cornerback had received X-rays on his chest, and the results came back negative:
Although, Smith's reaction after the game sounds rather concerning. Here's what he had to say to Preston, via Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun:
Zrebiec tweeted another symptom Smith was experiencing:
Smith was replaced in Saturday's contest by Dominique Franks, who was burned by Bryant for a touchdown shortly after entering the game.
This injury is significant for Baltimore ...

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