OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. has passed his physical and will be activated off the physically unable to perform list.
Smith, who tore his Achilles nine months ago, will likely return to practice on Monday. The Ravens are not expected to play Smith in the preseason.
Smith tweeted about his return:
Vacation over DB's !!! The bully is back #stevesmithsr #playlikearaven #agent89 https://t.co/IHcuTiNeWW pic.twitter.com/bLh14cLwbx
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) August 17, 2016
Smith, 37, the oldest receiver in the NFL, decided to delay retirement for a year after suffering a season-ending injury midway through the 2015 season.
He currently ranks No. 11 on the NFL's all-time receiving list with 13,392 yards, and he could finish in the top five if he exceeds 1,195 yards in 2016. In his two seasons with the Ravens, Smith has caught 125 passes for 1,735 yards receiving and nine touchdowns.