Ravens Issue Statement About Steve Smith's Injury

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Baltimore Ravens have issued a statement about Steve Smith Sr.'s injury.

"While the Ravens do not give specifics about injuries out of respect to the men on our team and HIPAA laws, we want to dispel rumors and stories currently being reported about Steve Smith Sr.'s injury. He does have a back injury. It is not a surgical issue. His status is currently week-to-week."

Smith was injured during Thursday night's game against the Steelers.