National Football League

Jets S Eric Smith sidelined with a concussion

Published Dec. 15, 2010 6:32 p.m. ET

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Safety Eric Smith will miss the New York Jets' game at Pittsburgh on Sunday while recovering from a concussion.

Smith, who has had at least two previous concussions, was hurt in the Jets' 10-6 loss to the Miami Dolphins last Sunday. Coach Rex Ryan says Wednesday that he doesn't ''believe'' Smith will play against the Steelers (10-3), leaving the Jets (9-4) short-handed again at safety.

Ryan says cornerback Dwight Lowery will move to safety full time, and the Jets are hoping to have James Ihedigbo (right ankle/knee) back after missing a game.

Right tackle Damien Woody also has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his injured right knee, and ''he's doing fine,'' Ryan said. Woody could miss the rest of the regular season.