Smith (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Smith picked up a shoulder injury in the Saints' preseason finale, and he subsequently didn't practice Wednesday through Friday and will be on the sideline to begin the campaign. Fellow wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday, leaving Jarvis Landry, Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harty as the team's healthy options at the position at the moment.