1:21; The veteran receiver of Steve Smith, 34, is the Panthers' all-time leader in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns. Smith talked about the job former general manager Marty Hurney did laying the groundwork for his return, and his relationship with former owner Jerry Richardson. For the Carolina Panthers, its the end of an upsetting year in which the team fell short of expectations created after a great 2015 season. Some could make an argument that in a different environment, Mayfield could play more like he did as a rookie or during the 2020 campaign. Steve Smith Sr. Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr. (born May 12, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Utah, and was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Steve Smith may be retiring as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but his service with the Carolina Panthers speaks to his great career. The Carolina Panthers chose Smith in the third round (74th overall) during the 2001 NFL Draft . Smith spent a majority of his rookie season as a kick and punt returner, leading all rookies in net yardage with 1,994 yards, and landing in fourth place among all NFL players behind Priest Holmes, Marshall Faulk, and Derrick Mason. Smith was drafted by the Panthers in the 3rd round of the 2001 draft. Was Panthers great Steve Smith Sr. snubbed from Hall of Fame finalists list? Two Carolina Panthers legends were treated to two different sides of the Pro Football Hall of Fames voting spectrum on Thursday night. One side, which weighed the last year of eligibility for the modern-era candidates, was favorable for linebacker Sam Mills. By Andrew Barnett. Fast forward 20 years, and that third-rounder is now considered one of the best wide receivers of the 2000s. 3Y; Steve Smith has no problem with Giants WRs partying in Miami. Yes, perhaps Smith wasnt amongst the 15 finalists because of the many chances hell have ahead of him. The Carolina Panthers chose Smith in the third round (74th overall) during the 2001 NFL Draft. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith was released Thursday, ending a run with the franchise that began in 2001. The veteran receiver of the Panthers and Ravens announced his intention to retire after the 2015 season. For the Carolina Panthers, its the end of an upsetting year in which the team fell short of expectations created after a great 2015 season. Steve Smith's playing days in Carolina are over, ending the 13-year veteran's tenure as a Panther, his agent confirmed Wednesday. On June 19th, 2001, the Panthers signed rookie wideout Steve Smith to his rookie contract. Former Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith didnt have many inflammatory things to say in the days leading up to the Baltimore Ravens 38-10 win against the Panthers or immediately after. His role is important for the Panthers to be successful this season again. Steve Smith's playing days in Carolina are over, ending the 13-year veteran's tenure as a Panther, his agent confirmed Wednesday. Steve Smith on retiring with the Panthers: Ill think about it. If Smitty did leave the Panthers and managed to land himself on a super-bowl contending team (excluding division rivals, this hypothetical situation Steve Smith talked a big game but always backed it up. November 5, 2018 5:00 am ET. Week 17 brings to end the 2016 NFL regular season. It would not surprise me if he is still holding a grudge against his former coaching staff. At this point, just about everyone expects the Panthers to trade wide receiver Steve Smith. Read Steve Smith Has Not Ruled Out Retiring With the Panthers in the Future on SportsBlog.com. Steve Smith might be older but he is still the veteran leader on this offense. 1:17; Steve Smith calls the Chiefs the biggest threat to the Pats. In a surprise revelation on national television, former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. divulged that he didnt leave the Carolina Panthers empty-handed after the team released him following the 2013 season. Smith did not leave on good terms with Gettleman and other coaching staff. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg Countys budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is providing $2 million to support the creation of the first-ever Behavioral Health Urgent Care in the county in partnership with the Steve Smith Family Foundation. Breaking down Steve Smith's contract with the Panthers and what might be a good solution for both sides to keep Smith a Panther for his career. Understanding why Steve Smith is leaving the Panthers Everyone wants to know how things went so poorly with Steve Smith so quickly, this is the In Sam Darnold, Carolina had one of the NFLs worst starting QBs in 2021. Week 17 brings to end the 2016 NFL regular season. Steve Smith Sr. and owner David Tepper made some must-see TV, and the former receiver was himself in final preseason broadcast. Steve Smith was inducted into the Panthers Hall of Honor in 2019 and made his debut as a game analyst for the team Sunday. Smith back in Panthers fold, to receive honor. Given that the Panthers clearly need help under center, it may make sense for them to take a little more of a risk to fill that need. When the discussion on Sunday mornings episode of Good Morning Football turned to the trade of Houston Texans If the Panthers leave the contract as is that will lock them into a charge of at least $6 million in 2015 even if he retires or is released. The veteran receiver of the Panthers and Ravens announced his intention to retire after the 2015 season. Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 7:37 PM PST. Steve Smith to Steve Smith may be retiring as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but his service with the Carolina Panthers speaks to his great career. After the receiver heard Carolina planned to evaluate his position in the franchise this offseason, Smith asked for his release. Steve Smith unloaded on Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera and GM Dave Gettleman on Wednesday. Smiths draft stock wasnt necessarily due to a lack of talent. Why an ABC11 anchor is leaving the station and the TV news business Steve Smith Sr. He played college football at Utah, and was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Baltimore Ravens during the final three years of his career. Week 17 Steve Smith may be retiring as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but his service with the Carolina Panthers speaks to his great career. Steve Smith talked a big game but always backed it up. Rather, teams and scouts had limited (proverbial) tape on the receiver. From Steve Smith's view, the Panthers didn't believe he had it anymore. Regardless of whether the Panthers cut Smith or keep him, the club will have to pay him $3 million this season as part of the three-year extension he signed in 2012. Find out what the Baltimore Ravens star receiver had to say about his former employer. Regardless of whether the Panthers cut Smith or keep him, the club will have to pay him $3 million this season as part of the three-year extension he signed in 2012.