CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Carolina Panthers All-Pro receiver Steve Smith missed his third straight day of practice Friday with a sore right hamstring, and it's questionable if he'll play in the season opener against Atlanta. ``There is nothing new with the injury report. Everyone is still listed the same,'' coach John Fox said. If Smith, who is listed as questionable, can't play, Keary Colbert or Drew Carter would start at receiver opposite Keyshawn Johnson on Sunday. Smith, who led the league in receiving last season, tweaked his right hamstring Tuesday and hasn't practiced since. He has been plagued by injuries since straining his left hamstring on the first day of training camp. After missing 17 days, he returned to practice, only to be sidelined a few days later with an ingrown toenail. The injuries forced him to miss all four preseason games. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
