Falcons Ito Smith (knee) to be placed on IR

Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith, who was having a strong campaign, will have knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Dan Quinn said Monday.

Related players: Tevin Coleman, Ricky Ortiz, Brian Hill

Fantasy Impact: 

Ortiz and Hill are next up on the depth chart to back up Coleman for the rest of the season.

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