Panthers waived/injured LB Kelvin Smith. Smith was just claimed off waivers from the Cowboys a week ago, only to come down with an early-camp injury. The Panthers claimed OG Bryant Brownning off waivers from the Rams to take Smith's roster spot.

Panthers claimed LB Kelvin Smith off waivers. This will be Smith's second go-around in Carolina. A seventh-round pick in 2007, he has appeared in just four career games. He's unlikely to make it five this year.