The NFL has denied Smith's expedited appeal of the suspension. This means Smith will miss the Texans' final two preseason games and have to sit out the season opener with the San Diego Chargers.
The league suspended smith for ripping off the helmet of the Miami Dolphins' Richie Incognito and swinging it at him last week. Smith will lose about $400,000 in salary.
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