EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Jimmy Smith #22 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks up a pass intended for Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants during the first half of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Jimmy Smith Injury: Updates on Ravens CB's Back and Return

Tim DanielsNov 18, 2016

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith hadn't played since Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns because of a back injury. However, he is ready to return.

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Smith Active vs. Dolphins

Sunday, Dec. 4

The Ravens announced Smith is available to play in Week 13 against Miami.

Latest on Smith's Practice Status

Friday, Dec. 2

The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec noted Smith practiced for the third straight day Friday.

On Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reported Smith returned to practice but was "limited in drills and didn't look full strength."

Ravens Need Smith Healthy for Playoff Push

Through nine games, Smith recorded 24 total tackles with two passes defended.

Smith has developed into a stalwart member of the Ravens defense since the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. The Colorado product is in his fourth season as a starter in the secondary after spending his first two years as a depth corner.

On the injury front, the 28-year-old veteran has been mostly durable since becoming a full-time player, missing just eight games over the previous three seasons. Those all came in 2014 because of a foot injury. More recently, he sat out part of the Ravens' Week 6 game against the New York Giants after suffering a concussion.