Atlanta Falcons interim coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Ito Smith is the team's lead running back right now.
That means Todd Gurley will play the role of backup after managing just 34 yards rushing in his last three games, including one attempt for minus-1 yard in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.
Morris said the demotion for Gurley isn't about his knee -- he missed a game against the Las Vegas Raiders last month due to injury -- and more about Smith's play.
"Ito's performance," Morris said when asked about why the roles have changed for both players.