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Brandon Smith: Cut loose
Smith was waived by Carolina on Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
After spending a fourth-round pick on Smith just one year ago, the team has decided to move on. The 22-year-old appeared in 12 games (one start) for Carolina last year, and he logged eight tackles before suffering a season-ending ankle injury.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Returns to field
Smith (ankle), who finished last season on injured reserve, has been participating in OTAs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The 2022 fourth-round pick last saw game action in Week 14, but he's evidently past his ankle issue and has been spotted taking reps at inside linebacker during Carolina's OTAs. Prior to suffering the season-ending injury, Smith logged eight tackles in 12 games.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: IR-bound with ankle injury
Carolina placed Smith (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Smith will now have to miss the remainder of the regular season recovering from an ankle injury he sustained during Carolina's win at Seattle in Week 14. The Panthers are still mathematically alive in the NFC playoff race, so it's not certain that the rookie fourth-rounder's season is over just yet.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Ruled out for Week 15
Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers.
Smith will be forced to miss Week 15 after suffering an ankle injury in the Panthers' Week 14 win over the Seahawks. In his absence, Cory Littleton (ankle) could see a slight uptick in usage versus Pittsburgh.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Dealing with ankle injury
Smith (ankle) sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Seahawks, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.
Smith sustained an injury on a punt in the second half of Sunday's matchup and was unable to return down the stretch. It's unclear whether he'll be available next Sunday against Pittsburgh.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Dodges injury report
Smith (thigh) was not present on Carolina's injury report Wednesday.
Smith had been dealing with a thigh injury since his rookie season kicked off and hasn't yet logged his debut snap, though it now appears he'll be ready to go Sunday versus New Orleans. While he's not expected to start any time soon, the uber-athletic linebacker out of Penn State should get a chance to contribute in the near future.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Inactive Sunday
Smith (thigh) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Smith has been dealing with a thigh injury since before the season officially kicked off. While the fourth-round pick out of Penn State was listed as active during Week 1, he did not take the field for his NFL debut. With the rookie linebacker on the sidelines, Cory Littleton might see increased reps.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Doubtful for Week 2
Smith (thigh) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Week 2, Darin Gantt of Panthers.com reports.
Smith was dealing with the same issue ahead of Carolina's opener and suited up for Week 1 anyways -- though the rookie fourth-rounder didn't log a snap versus Cleveland. It now appears the injury will keep him out of Sunday's game at the Giants entirely, in which case Cory Littleton may see increased reps.
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Panthers' Brandon Smith: Ready for Week 1
Smith (thigh) is active Week 1 against the Browns.
Smith popped up on the injury report Friday with a thigh issue, but it won't prevent the rookie linebacker from making his debut. The fourth-round pick out of Penn State appears to be in line to serve in a depth role.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 241 lbs |
| Birthplace: Henrico, VA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Penn State |
| Experience: 2 |