Stripes Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2533758SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Carolina Panthers All-Pro receiver Steve Smith was carted off the field Saturday with a hamstring injury on the opening day of training camp.Midway through the afternoon session, Smith pulled up while running a long route down the left sideline. He immediately clutched his left hamstring, took a couple of steps and fell to the ground. Two trainers came to his side, and new teammate Keyshawn Johnson also came over to check on Smith, who slowly got to his feet after about a minute. He threw his gloves in anger, got onto the back of the cart and was brought inside. "It seems like he probably strained it," Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said. "He's done this before in training camp."Smith, who led the NFL with 103 receptions for 1,563 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, missed the final week of June's coaching sessions with hamstring pain. Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, who is returning from a knee injury, had back spasms following the morning workout. Jenkins, who missed all but five games in the past two seasons with knee injuries, walked gingerly to the locker room after the workout. He attempted to practice early in the afternoon session, but ended up riding a stationary bike. "He made a move and took a hand in the muscle and suffered spasms," Hurney said. Also Saturday, the Panthers released reserve defensive end Otis Leverette after he failed a physical due to illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlainThePain Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'm a Steve Smith fan so I hope he's alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadJohnson-85 Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 They always got K. Johnson if they need him to go to 1rst string @ WR but I dont think it's that serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I doubt he'll miss more then a few games at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I doubt he'll miss more then a few games at most.Doesn't look like he'll miss any games at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I doubt he'll miss more then a few games at most.Doesn't look like he'll miss any games at all.thats good I'd like to see Oneal vs Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Yeah, I like Smith to and hate to see these kinds of injuries to any player at any point, that would keep them out for multiple games...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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