Andre Smith Breaks Foot...

[AuburnChopper 3.0]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4438326

Cincinnati Bengals first-round choice Andre Smith just ended his holdout, but now he'll be sitting again.

The offensive lineman suffered a fracture in a foot during a non-contact drill Tuesday and it is not known how long he will be out, but he will miss the Bengals' opener on Sept. 13. Smith missed 30 days before agreeing to terms two days ago.


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"Andre suffered a small fracture in his left foot during a non-contact drill," Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said in a statement. "Our medical staff tells me the injury will not require surgery. It's too soon to closely predict how long it will be before he can return to practice, but it looks like he's going to miss a few weeks."

Smith is currently on a roster exemption granted by commissioner Roger Goodell because of his late arrival. The exemption lasts until next week.

Smith was the sixth pick in the NFL draft and the most recent to sign. Michael Crabtree of the 49ers is the only unsigned first-rounder.

Sources said on Tuesday that the Bengals demanded that Smith have a weight clause in his contract. Smith, who is listed at 335 pounds, would lose a significant portion of his salary if his weight exceeded 350 pounds.

Smith, whose deal includes $21 million guaranteed and maxes out at six years and $42 million, was trying to claim the starting right tackle job.

[RWS]

It might have helped if he hadn't gained 20-30 lbs while holding out. Apparently he spent all of his spare time at Ryan's.

[The Prowler]

It might have helped if he hadn't gained 20-30 lbs while holding out. Apparently he spent all of his spare time at Ryan's.

Yeah, that fractured foot trying to hold up 340 or so pounds is definitely not a good thing.

[War Eagle!!!]

Anyone watch hard knocks on hbo? During the rookie talent show, they killed Andre Smith. The made fun of him running the forty without his shirt on and then his workouts at Alabama. The players were all laughing and even the coaches were just shaking their head laughing...it was great!!!

[The Prowler]

Anyone watch hard knocks on hbo? During the rookie talent show, they killed Andre Smith. The made fun of him running the forty without his shirt on and then his workouts at Alabama. The players were all laughing and even the coaches were just shaking their head laughing...it was great!!!

Yeah, that was freakin' hilarious a few of the guys was rollin' on the ground laughin' their a*ses off.

[Kaos]

How'd he break his foot anyway? 

Bra strap fail?

[Buzz Killington]

How'd he break his foot anyway? 

Bra strap fail?

Manssiere

[Godfather]

Manssiere

The Bro!

[Jumbo]

I hate fat people.

[The Prowler]

How'd he break his foot anyway? 

Bra strap fail?

His weight shifted.