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Justin Smith (non-injury) was given the day off Wednesday to simply rest, and not because of an injury, CSN Bay Area reports.

Smith (non-injury) was given the day off Wednesday to simply rest, and not because of an injury, CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:

The report indicates that coach Jim Harbaugh will likely give the veteran lineman Wednesdays off for the remainder of the season in an effort to keep him fresh. The 14-year veteran has nothing to prove in practice, and the team's main concern is keeping him healthy and recharged for Sundays.

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