Overview
- Carroll clarified the injury is not a high-ankle sprain but described it as significant, making Sunday’s game against the Chiefs unlikely for Smith.
- Smith was hurt in the fourth quarter of a 34-10 loss to the Giants on the play that resulted in his second interception of the game.
- Further medical clarity is expected in the next couple of days, according to Carroll.
- Kenny Pickett is expected to step in if Smith cannot play; he finished Sunday’s game and started in Week 15 when Smith was out with shoulder and back issues.
- The Raiders are 2-14 and could secure the No. 1 overall draft pick with a loss, as Smith’s difficult first season includes a team-high 17 interceptions after arriving from Seattle for a third-round pick.