METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints are even thinner at wide receiver after placing Tre'Quan Smith on injured reserve with the ankle injury he sustained in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Smith, who is a standout blocker in addition to his pass-catching role, will have to miss at least three games, including the Saints' playoff opener.
Saints receivers Michael Thomas (ankle) and Deonte Harris (neck) are already on IR for the remainder of the regular season -- though coach Sean Payton said the goal is for Thomas to be as close to 100% as possible for the start of the playoffs.