Braden Smith: Everything you need to know

Smith has agreed to terms on a contract with the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Smith is set to sign a two-year, $25 million deal, including $13.5 million fully guaranteed. The Texans will be acquiring one of the top tackles on the market to help protect C.J. Stroud as the team attempts to take the AFC South back from the Jaguars.

Smith (concussion/neck) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday. The veteran offensive lineman from Auburn has been a mainstay on the Colts' offensive line since entering the league in 2018, starting 105 games. Smith is now set to miss Indianapolis' next four contests, which means he'll be sidelined until at least the end of the regular season. In his absence, 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis is expected to start at right tackle.

Smith (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Smith sustained a concussion in the Colts' Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and was unable to clear the league's five-step protocol in time for Sunday's contest. Jalen Travis will likely start at right tackle in Smith's place against a fearsome Seahawks defensive front.