Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest at Pittsburgh, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The absence will be Smith's third in a row as a result of a knee injury. Because he hasn't practiced since preparation for Week 7, there's no telling when the veteran wide receiver will take the field again. In his stead, the Panthers have unleashed rookie D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel on opposing defenses.

Smith (knee) wasn't spotted at the portion of Wednesday's practice available to the media, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was also listed as a non-participant in practice Monday and Tuesday, so it's looking likely that he'll miss his third straight contest Thursday against the Steelers. The veteran's expected absence should open up more snaps for young wideouts D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel, both of whom have made impacts in both the passing and running games the last two weeks.

Smith (knee) wasn't in attendance for the portion of Tuesday's practice available to the media, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is set to go down as a non-participant in the Panthers' second practice of the week, a discouraging sign for his chances of playing Thursday in Pittsburgh. Carolina hasn't missed Smith's presence too much in back-to-back wins over the Ravens and Buccaneers, as offensive coordinator Norv Turner has made creative use of youngsters D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel in the veteran's stead. Moore amassed 129 yards from scrimmage on seven touches (five receptions, two carries) in Week 8 against Baltimore, while Samuel scored twice on three touches (two catches, one carry) in Week 9.

Smith (knee) didn't participate in Monday's walkthrough, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't practiced since injuring his right knee Week 7. Until he progresses to some activity, it'll be difficult to forecast a return to action, especially with a short week to prepare for a Thursday night affair in Pittsburgh. Smith's absence has paved the way for D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel to emerge in the Panthers' passing attack.

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will miss a second straight game after failing to practice in any capacity, and he may have a hard time getting ready for a Thursday game against the Steelers in Week 1. His absence gives rookie first-round pick D.J. Moore a nice opportunity to build on last week's breakout performance, with 2017 second-round pick Curtis Samuel also projecting for added playing time.

Smith (knee) was listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Confirming what was believed earlier Thursday when he wasn't spotted in the media-access portion of practice, Smith will go down as a non-participant for the second straight day. The Panthers will wait and see what Smith is able to do Friday before rendering a verdict on his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but his chances of playing don't appear promising at this time.

Smith (knee) wasn't in attendance for Thursday's practice, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers are thus set to list Smith as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day, making it unlikely that he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. When Smith sat out the Week 8 win over the Ravens, it was rookie D.J. Moore and second-year wideout Curtis Samuel who benefited the most. Moore set career highs across the board with five catches for 90 yards on six targets in addition to two carries for 39 yards, while Samuel played a season-high 26 offensive snaps and hauled in all three of his targets for 28 yards.

Smith (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been held out of all football activities since injuring his right knee Week 7. Until he returns to practice, it'll be difficult to forecast an appearance on gameday. If Smith remains sidelined Sunday against the Buccaneers, rookie D.J. Moore will assume a starting role opposite No. 1 wide receiver Devin Funchess yet again.

Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith misses out on a chance to face one of his former teams, freeing up more snaps for D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel behind No. 1 receiver Devin Funchess. The 29-year-old caught nine passes for 104 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks, but this doesn't feel like a major blow to the Carolina offense given how little Smith did earlier in the season.

Smith (knee) was not present for the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, according to Max Henson of the Panthers' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is hoping to play Sunday against the Ravens, but if he does not get in any work Friday after the media departs, he will not have practiced at all this week. The Panthers will reveal Smith's official status for Week 8 after Friday's practice comes to a close.