Though Smith (head) has been ruled out for Week 9's matchup against the Jaguars, he is expected to return and start Week 10 against Carolina, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Smith insists that he did not suffer a concussion, though the team will take a conservative approach and start Nick Foles in Sunday's favorable matchup. His ailment doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, however, as a team official seems confident he'll be back under center next week against a Panthers defense that is allowing 286.9 passing yards per game, good for fourth-worst in the league heading into Week 9.