SHI SMITH NEWS

Suspended six games Smith has been suspended by the league for six games, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The reason for his suspension has yet to be announced, but if Smith signs with a team, he'll be required to sit out until he has served his time. Smith last saw regular-season action with the Panthers in 2022, during which he caught 22 passes (on 41 targets) for 296 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Kansas City Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Smith spent a portion of the 2023 campaign on the Titans' practice squad and he'll now get another opportunity with Kansas City. The wide receiver will look to impress and potentially earn a an active roster spot with the Chiefs in 2024.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Former Panthers WR Shi Smith Has a New Home in the NFL The young receiver gets another chance in the league.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers vs. Giants stock watch: Shi Smith, Raequan Williams make depth battles interesting The Carolina Panthers’ offensive line continued to struggle against the New York Giants. But WR Shi Smith made some nice plays in the second...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Panthers WR Shi Smith named as surprising breakout candidate for 2023 Shi Smith may be able to establish himself while the Panthers’ WR room goes under construction in 2023.

JUNE 4, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers 2021 Draft Pick Could Be a Prime Cut Candidate Carolina has a lot of competition in the wide receiver room and Shi Smith could be the odd man out.

JUNE 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers 2021 Draft Pick Could Be a Prime Cut Candidate Carolina has a lot of competition in the wide receiver room and Shi Smith could be the odd man out.

JUNE 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Role grows in second season Smith caught 22 of 41 targets for 296 yards and two touchdowns while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.

Impact Smith also handled punt-return duties, gaining 143 yards on his 23 attempts. Although he temporarily found himself in the dog house after fumbling in a Week 11 loss, Smith profiled as the Panthers' third wideout for most of the campaign. While that marked a promotion from his rookie season -- when he caught just six passes -- the team struggled in the passing game. Going into his third year, Smith will hope to maintain his role, but with a potentially new coaching staff and quarterback combination in Carolina, it wouldn't be surprising if he needs to climb from a depth role all over again.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in Week 17 loss Smith secured all four targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The second-year wideout recorded a season high in receiving yardage while also tying his high-water mark in receptions. Smith's second touchdown of the season came on a 19-yard grab early in the fourth quarter to extend the Panthers' lead to 11 points at the time. While Sunday's loss eliminated Carolina from playoff contention, Smith will have a chance to build on his solid effort in a Week 18 road matchup against the Saints.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Person: Sam Darnold with a laser to Shi Smith for a... - The Athletic Sam Darnold with a laser to Shi Smith for a 19-yard TD. Smith gives it to Taylor Moton for the spike. Eddy Pineiro with the PAT, and it's 21...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Full practice Thursday Smith (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was forced out of this past Saturday's win against Detroit with a foot injury, which forced an MRI on Tuesday. While the results of that test are unknown, he followed up Wednesday's capped session by logging all on-field work one day later. Smith thus is good to take on his tertiary role in the Panthers' passing game Week 17 at Tampa Bay, which has contained him to less than 30 yards in all but one of his 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs partial activity Wednesday Smith (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith left Saturday's win over the Lions with an apparent foot injury, and he's since practiced in limited fashion Wednesday. If the second-year pro is eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, then DJ Moore would likely handle punt-returning duties, while both Laviska Shenault and Terrace Marshall would presumably be called upon to command expanded pass-catching roles this weekend.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on foot Smith (foot) is getting an MRI on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Smith suffered a foot injury during Saturday's win over the Lions, and the results of his MRI should reveal the severity of the issue. If Smith isn't available versus the Buccaneers in Week 17 it would not only hurt Carolina's receiving depth, but the team could have to rely on DJ Moore to return punts.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Smith (foot/head) is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus Detroit, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Smith caught one of two targets for 17 yards before exiting with separate foot and head injuries, though it's unclear when or how these issues first arose. With Rashad Higgins (coach's decision) already inactive, the Panthers will be left with three available wideouts for the time being.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one catch Smith caught one of three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Smith garnered the third-most snaps of Carolina's receivers, featuring for nearly half of the offensive plays. His lone reception tied for his second longest of the campaign, but as a complementary wideout in an underwhelming passing attack, Smith holds little weekly value.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches first touchdown Smith caught both of his targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Smith scored for the first time in his career with a 13-yard reception during the first quarter. After having his role reduced last week, Smith played a third of Carolina's offensive snaps Sunday and did well to stake his claim for similar playing time in Week 15 versus Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps Smith didn't play any offensive snaps and was stripped of his job as starting punt returner in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos.

Impact Smith dealt with illness during the week, but his role reduction also comes after he was criticized by Carolina's coaching staff for fumbling in Week 11. With him not involved offensively, Laviska Shenault assumed the Panthers' third wideout role, while Raheem Blackshear replaced him returning punts. However, with Blackshear muffing a punt during the second quarter, Smith replaced him for one return (a fair catch) before Blackshear ultimately reclaimed the spot. As the team now embarks on its bye week, it'll be interesting to monitor whether Smith returns to his former offensive and special teams roles or mostly remains on the sideline in Week 14 versus the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play in Week 12 Smith (illness) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Smith missed practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an illness but has recovered in time to get the green light for Sunday's game against Denver. He was called out by the coaching staff for fumbling on a punt return in the Week 11 loss to Baltimore, but Smith doesn't appear to have been demoted from that special teams role. He also plays regularly on offense, though his impact has been limited, as Smith has topped 30 receiving yards only once in 2022.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Smith (illness) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.

Impact Smith was also unable to practice Wednesday, giving him back-to-back DNP's ahead of Sunday's contest with the Broncos. With Terrace Marshall (shoulder) also questionable for Week 12, the Panthers could be depleted at wide receiver come game time.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Smith didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact Smith is under the weather to start Week 12 prep, but he'll have two more days to clear the aliment before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Denver. If he's sidelined, Laviska Shenault figures to be the primary beneficiary.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fumbles in loss Smith caught four of five targets for 26 yards and lost one of his two fumbles in Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Smith's four grabs tied for his most this season, but his fumble hurt his team in an underwhelming defeat. On the bright side, Smith supplanted Laviska Shenault to play 60 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, the third-highest share among Panthers receivers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers player Shi Smith gets diversion for SC drug, gun charges, prosecutor says Exclusive: Shi Smith was charged in March with having marijuana and an illegal gun during a traffic stop in Union, South Carolina.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Catches lone look Smith caught his only target for a 17-yard gain in Thursday night's 25-15 win over the Falcons.

Impact Smith made his usual contribution, as he now sports 10 catches through 10 games this season. On Thursday, though, he was out-snapped by Laviska Shenault, who totaled five touches for 59 yards and a touchdown. While Shenault holds more explosive upside than Smith, the latter has at least makes the stat sheet as a depth pass catcher each week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one grab Smith caught one of two targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Smith played 80 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps. While that involvement helps his fantasy relevancy, Smith has managed more than one catch in only two of his nine appearances thus far, capping his value.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE