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8/17/2008

Kevin Smith to start

As expected, rookie Kevin Smith will start at running back in tonight's preseason game in place of Tatum Bell. Smith took most of the first-team reps in practice this week and rushed for 22 yards on eight carries in the exhibition opener last week against the Giants.

Bell is active and will play. He was held to eight yards on seven carries in the opener.

Rookie fullback Jerome Felton will start in place of Jon Bradley as well. Bradley is inactive with a shoulder injury, but Felton is expected to win the first-string fullback job.

Safety Daniel Bullocks, tight end Dan Campbell, kicker Jason Hanson, receiver Taye Biddle and receiver Shaun McDonald also are inactive.

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