The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today the team has been granted a roster exemption for cornerback Ryan Smith, who returned from a four-game suspension today. Smith will not count toward the team's 53-man roster until the exemption expires on Monday, October 7, or he is activated by the team.
Smith will be eligible to play in the Buccaneers Week 5 game at New Orleans if he is activated by the team prior to Saturday, October 5 at 4:00 p.m.
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