Carolina Panthers rookie wideout Shi Smith exited Friday night’s preseason finale in what appeared to be a pretty painful scene. And any injury is unfortunate, but this one hurts a little more considering how well the first-year receiver was playing.
After reeling in a catch early in the fourth quarter, Smith turned upfield and landed awkwardly on his left side following a takedown.
Not great: Shi Smith is down. pic.twitter.com/pJI61ksNC4
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) August 28, 2021
Shi Smith injured on the play. Teammates looking visible concerned as he lays on the field for a while. He’s eventually helped up and is in the tent being evaluated. pic.twitter.com/d3EkEvryvM
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) August 28, 2021
The team then announced Smith would not return to the game.
