Carolina Panthers
Steve Smith - #89 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 185 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/12/1979 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | Utah |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2001, 3rd round, 12th pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | 1174 | 4 |
QB issues could put Panthers RBs in ‘double trouble’
The "Double Trouble" duo of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are widely considered one of the league's best RB tandems, but rough times could be on the horizon.
Clausen to start in Week Three
Rookie Jimmy Clausen will start for the Panthers in Week Three, replacing Matt Moore.
Freeman, Bucs beat Panthers 20-7
Josh Freeman threw for 178 yards and two TDs as the Bucs improved to 2-0 after a divisional win vs. the Panthers.
Panthers' Clausen likely to get needed prep time
The expected return to action of Panthers QB Matt Moore following a concussion is good news for rookie Jimmy Clausen, who isn't ready to take over the starting job, according to NFC South Whispers.
Panthers downgrade WR LaFell to questionable for Sunday
The Panthers downgraded rookie WR Brandon LaFell from probable to questionable for their Week Two game against the Buccaneers because of a sore hamstring.
Johnson rises to top of Panthers' DT heap
Former Colt Ed Johnson probably wouldn't be a starter on most teams, but he has surprised some observers by rising to the top of the Panthers' unimpressive pack at D-tackle.
Panthers' Moore practices following concussion
Panthers QB Matt Moore, who left Sunday's loss to the Giants with a concussion, was back on the practice field on Wednesday.
Teams getting foggy on concussions
It’s clear that despite the NFL’s best efforts to make more stringent and closely monitored guidelines on players’ safety regarding concussions, teams are getting a little foggy with the rules and with information pertaining to these ailments.
Report: Moore expected to return to practice, start Sunday
Panthers QB Matt Moore is expected to return to practice this week and should start Sunday after sustaining a concussion in the season opener.
Panthers swap kickoff specialists
The Panthers brought back kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd after his replacement, Todd Carter, was injured Sunday against the Giants.
If cleared, QB Moore will start for Panthers
Panthers QB Matt Moore may have suffered a concussion in Week One, but he'll be the team's starter in Week Two if he's cleared to play.
Giants' defense makes marked improvement
The Giants' defense — which gave up 427 points a year ago — appeared markedly improved in its first contest under new coordinator Perry Fewell.
Panthers’ supposed strengths looked like weaknesses in Week One
The Panthers were awful at the things they have done well in the past — running the ball, protecting the quarterback — in their loss to the Giants.
Nicks' big day leads Giants to 31-18 win over Panthers
The New York Giants opened their new $1.6 billion home by beating the Carolina Panthers 31-18 with a big second half.
Panthers WR Smith regains captain status
Some expected the Panthers to make QB Matt Moore one of the offensive captains in a show of support before his first opening-day start, but the team voted for WR Steve Smith and OLT Jordan Gross.
PLAYER NEWS
Smith had four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' win over Oakland on Sunday.|||||||
Smith has 22 catches for 331 yards and three touchdowns over his last four games.
Smith hauled in six passes for 57 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against San Diego.|||||||
Smith has 18 catches for 286 yards and two touchdowns over his last three games.
Smith hauled in seven catches for 109 yards during Sunday's 30-20 win over Atlanta.|||||||
Smith has not put together back-to-back 100-yard efforts for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2. Fantasy owners should continue to start him with confidence, especially with Cam Newton playing out of his mind.
Charles ran 27 times for 127 yards on Sunday - his most since Oct. 7.|||||||
Charles, who has 1,055 rushing yards this season, remains one of the few bright spots on the 2-10 Chiefs.
Smith caught five passes for a season-high 120 yards and a touchdown on Sunday in Kansas City.|||||||
Smith is a respectable start in most formats but still isn't producing at the level owners have become accustomed to for most of his career.
