Steve Smith’s Shoulder OK After Camp Collision, Can Still Carry Panthers Offense

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Published: August 11, 2009

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... of Carolina Panther fans finding out that their all-world wide receiver, Steve Smith, did not have a broken bone after his akward fall at practice. 

During Moday's late practice session, Smith got tangled up with corner back Chris Gamble on a passing route.  The receiver lost his footing after contact with Gamble and landed on his shoulder.  From there, Smith spent the next few minutes on the ground, yelling out in pain while assistant trainer Reggie Scott worked to calm Smith down.

Following his on-the-ground injury tirade, Smith then got up and continued, seemingly in disgust rather than in pain, and yanked his helmet off and kicked it while giving his best Rhys Llyod impersonation.  Luckily, Smith did not break his toe kicking the helmet. 

As far as Smith's shoulder goes, it was described as "strained" and "structurally sound" with no breaks.  Upon a review of Smith's motions following the injury, the shoulder did not look dislo...

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