Jaguars' Smith collapses during practice

[The_Philster]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jaguars defensive lineman Larry Smith collapsed during practice Sunday but was recovering in a Jacksonville hospital.

The 6-foot-5, 310-pound Smith fell while the team was taking a water break during the morning practice. The temperature was 87 degrees around the time Smith collapsed, and with the humidity factored in, it felt like 95 degrees, according to National Weather Service data.

Team spokesman Dan Edwards said Smith, a fifth-year player, would be hospitalized overnight for observation. Edwards said Smith was listed in good condition. ...

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Jaguars' Smith may practice Tuesday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Defensive lineman Larry Smith was still hospitalized but reported in good condition Monday after collapsing twice on the field during the second day of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp.

Team spokesman Dan Edwards said the 6-foot-5, 310-pound defensive lineman was undergoing final tests and could return to practice Tuesday.

Smith wasn't the only player who had trouble handling the heat on Sunday. Defensive linemen John Henderson and Marcus Stroud went down with cramps in the 87-degree weather. Henderson sat out of most of the practice. He said he didn't eat and drink enough at breakfast.

The Jaguars met Monday to re-emphasize the importance of proper nutrition and hydration.

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