Sep 2
Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith will not play in Week 1 because of a suspension. He will return in Week 3.
Aug 30
Smith was placed on the reserve-suspended list.
Advice: Smith will be suspended for the first two regular-season games for breaking cornerback Ken Lucas' nose in a training-camp fight. He won't be allowed to rejoin the team until Sept. 15, a day after Carolina hosts Chicago.