SHI SMITH NEWS

Just one look Smith didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Falcons.

Impact Smith's 38 offensive snaps trailed only DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall among Carolina's wideouts, but he was unable to make an impact. In contrast, Laviska Shenault gathered five of six targets for 26 yards despite playing 15 snaps fewer than Smith, offering notable competition that hurts Smith's already tepid fantasy value.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day Smith failed to see a target in Sunday's 21-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Smith saw his second lowest snap total of the season while being on the field for 50 percent of the team's offensive plays, despite the trade of Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals. This was also his second straight game without a catch, leaving him stuck at eight receptions for 105 yards on the season. He also had a punt return for zero yards. He'll work to get more involved in a friendlier fantasy matchup in Week 8 against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No catches Sunday Smith didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Rams.

Impact Smith posted a goose egg while seeing the Panthers lose their fourth quarterback of the season to injury, as P.J. Walker exited with a neck issue. While it remains unclear who will be under center for Week 7's matchup versus the Buccaneers, leaving a considerable question mark over an already underwhelming passing game, Monday's trade of fellow wideout Robbie Anderson could increase Smith's amount of opportunities going forward.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Carolina in receiving Smith caught four of five targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the 49ers.

Impact The second-year slot receiver put together his best performance of the year while leading the Panthers in receiving yards. Smith had only four catches on the season coming into Week 5, as there hasn't been much volume to go around in a struggling Carolina offense. If P.J. Walker takes over for an injured Baker Mayfield (ankle) in Week 6 against the Rams, it may not have a big impact on Smith's production.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in loss Smith didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Smith also fumbled a punt return but was saved by Carolina recovering his miscue. Although he holds limited fantasy value in a struggling Panthers passing game, Smith's continued status as the team's third wideout at least gets him consistent playing time.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches both targets Smith caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Impact Smith again played the third-most snaps of Carolina's wide receivers, but after Laviska Shenault broke off a 67-yard touchdown on one of his receptions, Smith's place in the pecking order could come under threat ahead of Week 4's matchup versus the Cardinals. In an offense that's struggled in the passing game thus far, sliding down the depth chart could shrink Smith's already-restricted value.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Evans is heat-seeking missile on TFL vs. Shi Smith | Saints Panthers Highlights | 2022 Week 3 New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans is a heat-seeking missile on the tackle for a loss vs. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith in W...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Drops two passes Smith caught just one of six targets for two yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.

Impact Smith also handled punt-return duties, gaining 17 yards on two tries. As a wideout, however, he disappointed by dropping a pair of passes. Although he still played over 70 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, Smith's poor performance could open the door for Terrace Marshall and/or Rashard Higgins to get more chances in Week 3 versus the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Week 2 Smith (groin) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The 23-year-old was added to the injury report with the groin issue Friday and was listed as questionable after sitting out practice, but he's been cleared to play Sunday in New York. He worked as Carolina's No. 3 wideout and played 76 percent of the offensive snaps in the season opener. Smith caught one of three targets for 12 yards in that contest, and he'll also operate as the team's primary punt returner going forward after Andre Roberts (knee) was placed on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers NFL injury report: WR Shi Smith questionable, but trending towards playing The Panthers may have to make another change at punt returner if receiver Shi Smith can’t play Sunday against the Giants. Smith did not prac...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Questionable with groin injury Smith (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was a late addition to the injury report Friday after missing practice entirely Friday, but coach Matt Rhule described Smith as on the "positive" side of questionable, per

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hometown roots run deep for Shi Smith The Panthers wide receiver has a daily reminder of a friend taken too soon, as he's realizing the dreams they shared.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Best of Shi Smith in 2022 View photos of second-year player Shi Smith in training camp, preseason and Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Set to take over punt-return duties Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Smith will operate as the team's primary punt returner while Andre Roberts (knee) is on injured reserve, Schuyler Callihan of SI....

Impact Roberts was diagnosed with a PCL sprain and will be forced to miss at least four games after landing on IR, leaving Smith to take over as the punt returner and Chuba Hubbard to handle kick returns. Smith didn't return any punts as a rookie, but his skillset figures to fit the position well.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran advice helps Shi Smith shine The Panthers' second-year wide receiver has made the most of his reps, and the advice he's gotten from veterans and a Carolina legend has he...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Shi Smith Emerging Into a Breakout Star in Carolina? The second-year receiver is making play after play and is ready for an increased role.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shi Smith Emerging Into a Breakout Star in Carolina? The second-year receiver is making play after play and is ready for an increased role.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

As Panthers battle injuries at receiver, Shi Smith shines as constant 'bright spot' Rashard Higgins, Christian McCaffrey and Matt Rhule only had positive things to say about the second-year receiver out of USC: “In terms of...

AUGUST 24, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

Catches one pass Smith caught one of two targets for eight yards in Friday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Impact Smith also returned one punt for 15 yards. With fellow wideouts DJ Moore (shoulder), Robbie Anderson (quadriceps) and Terrace Marshall (hamstring) currently sidelined, Smith has gotten run with the Panthers' starting offense. In doing so, he's been a standout during practice, Augusta Stone of the team's official site reports, and Smith caught two targets for 34 yards from quarterback Baker Mayfield in Carolina's opening preseason game. Although Friday's contest saw Smith make a small contribution while playing with reserve signal-callers P.J. Walker and Matt Corral, his performances to date appear likely to earn him a roster spot ahead of the upcoming campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shi Smith, Rashard Higgins make waves in wideout competition The two receivers have grown more productive throughout camp and into the preseason, at a position with many choices.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Working with first-team offense Smith continues to get extensive work in the slot with the first-team offense during training camp, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Impact With Terrace Marshall (lower leg) slowly working his way back to practice, Smith has carved out a role as the Panthers' top slot option. Per Kyed, the 2021 sixth-round pick continues to work with the starters and has made numerous standout plays during training camp. Smith likely still faces heavy competition for snaps with Marshall, a 2021 second-round pick, and veteran free-agent signee Rashard Higgins.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for WR slotting Smith will compete for slotting this season behind Carolina's top two wide receivers, DJ Moore and Robbie Anderson, Ellis L. Williams of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Per Williams, Terrace Marshall is the early favorite to work alongside Moore and Anderson, but Rashard Higgins, Brandon Zylstra and Smith are also in the mix for the Panthers' complementary wide receiver reps. Smith was a sixth-round draft choice in 2021 and finished his rookie campaign with six catches for 104 yards while appearing in six contests. The 23-year-old, who has been present for the Panthers' OTAs, was among a handful of players sporting a red no-contact jersey during Tuesday's session, Fox Wilmington reports.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arrested on multiple charges Smith was arrested Friday on handgun and drug possession charges in addition to speeding, NFL.com reports.

Impact Smith was reportedly stopped for going 31 miles per hour over the speed limit but is now facing three charges. He was released on bond, though what will come next for him remains to be seen.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list Smith was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact The wide receiver missed Sunday's season finale against the Buccaneers after being placed on the COVID list Thursday. Smith finished his rookie campaign with six catches for 104 yards while appearing in six games in 2021.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in finale Carolina didn't activate Smith (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Smith wasn't able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol for the Week 18 contest after he was placed on the list Thursday following his positive test for the virus. Carolina elevated Keith Kirkwood from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement for Smith, who wraps up his rookie season with six receptions for 104 yards and no touchdowns across 11 targets over his six appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE