Smith is listed as the Raiders' No. 1 tight end on the team's posted unofficial depth chart.

Smith's calling card is his blocking ability, so while he has a chance to see his share of snaps in the Oakland offense, Mychal Rivera -- who is listed after Smith on the team's depth chart -- and rookie Clive Walford both possess more fantasy upside, given their pass-catching skills.

Smith will sign as a free agent with the Raiders on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Scheffer reports.

Smith is a fine blocking tight end but he was rarely involved in the passing game with the Bills - just 20 receptions in his 56 games with the team - and that won't change in Oakland, either.

Smith (toe) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Smith is will give it a go Sunday, but as a depth TE for the Bills, his fantasy upside is limited.

Smith who has yet to play this season due to a toe injury, was able to practice Thursday for a second straight day.

Smith is irrelevant for fantasy purposes as his best skill lies in his blocking ability, but it looks like he's going to play this week and we'll see if his presence muddles up the playing time for Scott Chandler and Chris Gragg at all.

Smith (toe) is included on the Bills' inactive list ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Smith was limited by a toe injury during practice this week and will be held out of Sunday's divisional clash with the Dolphins. With Smith out, Scott Chandler faces even less competition for snaps at tight end.

Smith (toe) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, WGR Radio's Joe Buscaglia reports.

Smith returned to practice in limited fashion this week, but it appears he's not quite there yet. Chris Gragg will continue to serve as the immediate backup to starter Scott Chandler.

Smith (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.�

With Smith out Sunday, Chris Gragg could see additional snaps behind the Bills' top TE, Scott Chandler.

Smith (foot) did not participate in Friday's practice.

Smith has missed several practices this week, and Friday's absence surely doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday. Scott Chandler remains the No. 1 tight end in Buffalo, but if Smith doesn't suit up, look for No. 3 man Chris Gragg to see additional snaps.

Smith (foot) is not practicing Wednesday after missing Monday's practice as well, Joe Buscaglia of WGR Radio reports.

The Bills head into Sunday's opener against the Bears in good health, with Smith the only player not practicing Wednesday. If he can't play this week, tight end Chris Gragg will likely be asked to take on a little more responsibility, though Scott Chandler is the clear-cut No. 1 on this team.

Smith (foot) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Lions, Joe Buscaglia of WGR550.com reports.

The Bills will probably be choosing two among a foursome of Smith, Tony Moeaki, Chris Gragg, and Dominique Jones for two TE spots behind Scott Chandler. With Moeaki also out hurt, the team will have some extra guesswork to put into the decision.

Smith missed Thursday's practice due to a lower-body injury, and was seen wearing an athletic sleeve on his lower right leg, WGR550.com reports.

The Bills are banged up at tight end right now, as Smith, Scott Chandler, and Tony Moeaki are all question marks for this week's Hall of Fame Game.

Bills TE Lee Smith (foot) is not participating in OTAs.

Smith is in a walking boot following a weightlifting mishap. The blocker is expected to be ready to compete for a job at training camp.

Bills TEs coach Pete Metzelaars admits Lee Smith has limited pass-catching skills.

"(Smith) is a powerful man," Metzelaars said. "Now he has limitations the other way - the athleticism. So you have to find opportunities to use him in the passing game, where it's not - this guy's in, they're running every time." Smith's roster spot sounds secure after he ended his rookie season on injured reserve, but he'll remain well off the fantasy radar.

Bills placed TE Lee Smith (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season.

The fifth-round pick was carted off with the injury during Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Smith was considered a blocking prospect coming out of Marshall. His rookie season ends with four catches and 11 receiving yards.

Bills TE Lee Smith was carted off with an undisclosed injury in the third quarter of Sunday's Week 15 game against the Dolphins.

Smith, a blocking tight end, was filling in for Scott Chandler (inactive, ankle).

Lee Smith is expected to start in place of TE Scott Chandler (ankle) this week.

Smith recorded his first three catches of the season for 11 yards in last week's game. Drafted by the Pats to be Alge Crumpler's successor, Smith is a prototypical blocking specialist. He's not a recommended fantasy play against the Chargers.

Bills claimed TE Lee Smith off waivers from the Patriots.

Coach Chan Gailey doesn't use his tight ends as receiving weapons, so this should be a nice fit. A fifth-round pick out of Marshall, Smith is purely a blocking specialist.

Patriots waived TE Lee Smith.

He appears to have been beaten out for a roster spot by undrafted free agent Will Yeatman. A fifth-round pick last spring, Smith is a raw but powerful blocker whom the Pats undoubtedly hope to sign to their practice squad.

Fifth-round pick TE Lee Smith is in danger of not making the Patriots roster.

Undrafted rookie TE Will Yeatman saw more time with the Patriots' first-team offense for the second consecutive game on Saturday, and appears to have all but won the battle to replace Alge Crumpler. New England would try to stash Smith on the practice squad if he's left off the final roster.

Patriots signed No. 159 overall pick TE Lee Smith to a four-year contract.

Alge Crumpler's successor as the extra offensive lineman will receive a signing bonus of $171,480. Smith may have to show value on special teams to crack the Week 1 roster as a rookie.