Carolina Panthers won’t have wide receiver Steve Smith in the season finale. Head coach Ron Rivera said that Smith has a PCL sprain and is listed as day-to-day.
Rivera also added that Smith is “highly doubtful” for the season finale. It is expected that wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr will take his place in the line up.
Good news on Steve Smith! Rivera says he has a PCL sprain and will be treated week to week. He is highly doubtful for Sunday's game.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 23, 2013
Rivera: Steve Smith week to week with PCL sprain. Highly doubtful this week.
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 23, 2013
THIS JUST IN: Panthers coach Ron Rivera said WR Steve Smith has a PCL sprain and is highly doubtful for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 23, 2013
Ron Rivera tells reporters Steve Smith out this week, then we’ll see. —> RT @josephperson: Rivera: Sprained PCL for Smith.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2013
Rivera says @TedGinnJr_19 will likely take Steve Smith's spot vs. Atlanta. @domenik_hixon will likely serve as the no.3 receiver.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 23, 2013
A year or 3 or 4 ago, I’d have scoffed at Ted Ginn possibly stepping in for Steve Smith. Now, not so funny. He’s really improved nicely.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2013