IHMIR SMITH-MARSETTE #87 - WIDE RECEIVER - NEW YORK GIANTS
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Clear of concussion protocol Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Smith-Marsette checked out okay after he was evaluated for a concussion, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette suffered a blow to the head during Sunday's game versus the Commanders, but it looks like he came away without any serious injury. He figures to resume his regular role as a return man in Week 10 at Carolina.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for potential concussion Smith-Marsette is questionable to return and is being evaluated for a potential concussion, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette returned one kick for 21 yards and two punts for 12 yards before exiting the game. He will need to clear concussion protocol in order to return.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for concussion Smith-Marsette is questionable to return and being evaluated for a concussion, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette returned one kick for 21 yards and two punts for 12 yards before exiting the game. He will need to clear concussion protocol in order to return.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Smith-Marsette (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to consecutive limited sessions to end the Giants' week of practice, and Friday's injury report suggests that he's past his ankle issue in time for Week 9. Now that Smith-Marsette is back at full health, he's expected to serve as the Giants' top kick and punt returner.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades to limited Thursday Smith-Marsette (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to an ankle injury he may have picked up during the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Steelers. He'll have one more chance Friday to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Commanders. Smith-Marsette has served as the Giants' primary return man on special teams, and if he cannot play Sunday, Darius Slayton and Eric Gray could handle those duties as Tyrone Tracy continues to work his way through the league's concussion protocols.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
STC Michael Ghobrial on Ihmir Smith-Marsette's growth as a returner Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media Thursday ahead of the Giants' Week 9 matchup against the Washington Commander...
OCTOBER 31 • GIANTS.COM
Misses Wednesday's practice Smith-Marsette (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette played 10 special-teams snaps and returned three kicks for 100 yards in Monday night's loss to the Steelers, but it appears he sustained an ankle injury in the process. The first-year Giant could be in jeopardy of missing Week 9's matchup against the Commanders if he's unable to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Past foot issue Smith-Marsette (foot) was not listed on the Giants' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Smith-Marsette left the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Bengals after sustaining a foot injury, but Wednesday's injury report suggests he's already moved past the issue. Expect the first-year Giant to assume the team's top punt and kick return duties ahead of Week 7's matchup against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Smith-Marsette (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact The returner fielded two punts and gained one yard before exiting. Smith-Marsette is deep on New York's wide receiver depth chart and has yet to record a catch this season. Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy are the next men up on punt and kick return duties, respectively.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Smith-Marsette (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact The returner fielded two punts and gained one yard before exiting. Smith-Marsette is deep on New York's wide receiver depth chart and has yet to record a catch this season. Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy are the next men up on punt and kick return duties, respectively.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
STC Michael Ghobrial on new returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media on Thursday ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Washington Command...
SEPTEMBER 12 • GIANTS.COM
Joins Big Blue The Giants signed Smith-Marsette on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette fell short of making Carolina's initial 53-man roster in late August, but now he's found a spot on the Giants' active roster. The 25-year-old wideout is expected to assume New York's kick- and punt-return duties with Gunner Olszewski (groin) likely missing a couple months.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Big Blue The Giants signed Smith-Marsette on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette fell short of making Carolina's initial 53-man roster in late August, but now he's found a spot on the Giants' active roster. The 25-year-old wideout is expected to assume New York's kick- and punt-return duties with Gunner Olszewski (groin) likely missing a couple months.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers use No. 1 slot on waiver wire to acquire 6 players one day after NFL roster cuts

The Panthers are taking full advantage of their No. 1 position on the NFL waiver wire
AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out in Carolina The Panthers waived Smith-Marsette (ankle) on Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Iowa product sustained an ankle injury during Carolina's preseason finale, but it appears he's past the issue, as the Panthers waived him without an injury designation Wednesday. Smith-Marsette was thought to be one of the Panthers' top kick and punt returners before getting cut. He could very well end up on another team's practice squad or active roster heading into his fourth season in the NFL.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Has ankle injury Smith-Marsette is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Bills due to an ankle injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact The wide receiver was examined for a possible lower right leg injury after landing awkwardly following a catch, per David Newton of ESPN. Smith-Marsette returned a punt for 21 yards and a kickoff for 46 yards before exiting. The 24-year-old is projected to be Carolina's punt returner in 2024.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Must-See: Ihmir Smith-Marsette's 46-yard kick return flips the field Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette gains 46 yards on a kick return against the Buffalo Bills.
AUGUST 24 • PANTHERS.COM
Might have leg injury Smith-Marsette was being examined by trainers for a possible lower right leg injury during Carolina's preseason game against Buffalo on Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The wide receiver/punt returner landed awkwardly after a catch, per Newton. Smith-Marsette recorded 322 punt return yards and a touchdown for the Panthers in 2023.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Minnesota Vikings, Wide Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is a Wide Receiver from Newark, NJ. He has committed to Iowa Hawkeyes.
JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ihmir Smith-Marsette on re-signing with the Panthers The Panthers wideout talks about his journey in making Carolina his home, presented by Allen Tate.
APRIL 2 • PANTHERS.COM
Back with Carolina The Panthers re-signed Smith-Marsette to a one-year contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith-Marsette wasn't tendered by the Panthers as a restricted free agent last week, but he's coming back to the team at a lesser salary than the low tender. Across 17 games last season, Smith-Marsette recorded eight catches for 51 scoreless yards and returned an NFL-high 37 punts for 322 yards and one touchdown.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers 'Not Expected' to Tender RFA Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette The latest on the Panthers’ young wide receiver.
MARCH 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Panthers 'Not Expected' to Tender RFA Receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette The latest on the Panthers’ young wide receiver.
MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sidelined by illness Wednesday Smith-Marsette (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Both Smith-Marsette and running back Miles Sanders were sidelined Wednesday due to an illness, so something could be going around the locker room in Carolina. Smith-Marsette has taken on a larger role in recent weeks with Jonathan Mingo (foot) on injured reserve, averaging 31.7 scrimmage yards in the last three games. The third-year wideout from Iowa will try to close out his season on a high note Sunday against the Buccaneers, but he'll first have to recover from his illness.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Garners four touches Smith-Marsette caught all three of his targets for 12 yards and rushed once for zero yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Smith-Marsette's reception tally marked a season high, yet unlike the past couple weeks, he failed to contribute any pop from his gadget role. Nonetheless, given his increased involvement over the last handful of games, Smith-Marsette could be utilized similarly in Sunday's season finale versus the Buccaneers.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
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