Smith (chest) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
One week removed from dealing with a shoulder injury, Smith is tending to a chest issue that knocked him from Monday's loss to the Dolphins. While logging 14 snaps on offense before his departure, he wasn't targeted in a game for the first time all season. Working on a short week, the Saints may not hold much more than a walk-through session or two before Sunday's contest against the Panthers, after which Smith's availability for Week 17 could receive some clarity.