With return man Andre Roberts placed on injured reserve and set to miss a few months’ time, Week 2 appeared to offer a new opportunity for Carolina Panthers wideout Shi Smith. But, suddenly, it may not appear that way now.
The second-year receiver, who was presumably in line to take over punt return duties against the New York Giants on Sunday, hit the practice field donning a red jersey. He has now been listed as questionable due to a groin issue.
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As a result, fellow wideouts DJ Moore and Laviska Shenault Jr. took punts during Friday’s session. So if Smith is down come Sunday, we could see Shenault Jr. deemed active for the first time as a Panther.
Here’s the injury report for Week 2 in its entirety:
| Injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game status | |
| RB Christian McCaffrey | Rest | DNP | – | – | – |
| DE Marquis Haynes Sr. | Hip | DNP | Limited | Full | – |
| LB Frankie Luvu | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Full | – |
| OT Taylor Moton | Knee | Limited | Limited | Full | – |
| LB Brandon Smith | Thigh | Limited | Limited | DNP | Doubtful |
| WR Shi Smith | Groin | – | – | DNP | Questionable |
