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OCTOBER 24, 2008

Don't be surprised if practice squad RB Clifton Smith is added to the 53-man roster this weekend.

Warrick Dunn's injury and the return game are major factors. Even if it's determined Dunn can play, the Bucs would be down to two running backs and one fullback (Earnest Graham, Michael Bennett and Jameel Cook) if Dunn was unable to finish the game.

Regarding the return game, Smith is among the players the Bucs were evaluating this week in an effort to "upgrade", as Jon Gruden put it, punt and kick returns. Rookie Dexter Jackson hasn't been consistent enough and has proven mistake-prone to this point.

Activating Smith would address both the aforementioned concerns. What's unclear is who would be released from the active roster if this move was made.

We'll keep you posted from Dallas through the weekend.

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