Smith received an exemption from the roster when he was released from the team to rehab after a DUI incident in September. Smith has recently rejoined the team and is deemed ready to play by most of the team, which is why it's only natural that he'd be added to the roster officially. There's nothing to suggest that Madden 23 coins will issue any kind of suspension because of the self-imposed sanctions imposed by the 49ers.
What else could you have missed on Wednesday:
Rodgers out 4-6 weeks
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could miss up to 4-6 weeks because of a collarbone injury. His return is complicated by the fact that he will miss a week during Thanksgiving which falls within the time he's expected to return. The team has only a handful of games to play to the schedule, but as the Packers are in a three-way race for NFC North lead, the loss of their franchise quarterback is still a worry.
More details on the Incognito-Martin scandal
A bit of a shock twist, many Miami Dolphins players came out to support offensive lineman Richie Incognito on Wednesday. Some players were even angry about Jonathan Martin, suggesting that Incognito is a good player and that Martin previously had joked about several of the things that he is now complaining about. This is a confusing situation.
A former Madden NFL 23 players diagnosed with CTE
A three-month UCLA study revealed an increase in Madden NFL 23 Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett and Joe DeLamielleure as well as All-Pro Leonard Marshall have been diagnosed with chronic cerebrovascular encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is an incurable brain disease due to a buildup of abnormal proteins that attack the middle of the brain, which regulates emotional and memory functions along with some secondary processes. It is believed that repeated head traumas trigger the condition.
Phillips named interim head coach
The Houston Texans have named Wade Phillips their interim head coach while Gary Kubiak recovers from his transient ischemic attack. There's no date set for his return, but Phillips has a wealth of experience as a coach and madden coins the 2-6 team should be in good for the duration of his absence.
