Clauses in Andre Smith‘s contract that can lower his base salaries based on him not meeting weight criteria were inserted just before the rookie signed with the Bengals, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Following a 32-day holdout, Smith reported 30 pounds overweight and the Bengals worked out the language regarding the weight clause with Smith before he signed the four-year deal. On Tuesday, Smith suffered a stress fracture in his left foot, an injury that is expected to keep him from practicing for two weeks.

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