Smith has been suspended by the league for six games, per the NFL's transaction log.
The reason for his suspension has yet to be announced, but if Smith signs with a team, he'll be required to sit out until he has served his time. Smith last saw regular-season action with the Panthers in 2022, during which he caught 22 passes (on 41 targets) for 296 yards and two touchdowns.
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Shi Smith: Done in Kansas City
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The Chiefs waived Smith on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Smith did not appear in a regular-season game in 2023, and now Kansas City has decided to let him go ahead of 2024. He'll have to look for his next opportunity with a different squad.
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Chiefs' Shi Smith: Signs deal with Kansas City
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Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Smith spent a portion of the 2023 campaign on the Titans' practice squad and he'll now get another opportunity with Kansas City. The wide receiver will look to impress and potentially earn a an active roster spot with the Chiefs in 2024.
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Shi Smith: Joins Titans' practice squad
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Tennessee signed Smith to its practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Smith was waived by Carolina prior to Week 1, but he's found another opportunity to make an impression with a new team ahead of Week 4. Tennessee's pecking order for targets is pretty well-established after three weeks though, so it would take a slew of injuries for Smith to see a significant number in 2023.
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Shi Smith: Done in Carolina
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The Panthers waived Smith on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Smith played in all 17 games for Carolina last season, recording a 22-296-2 receiving line on 41 targets while also contributing in the return game. He seems a likely candidate to earn a spot on the team's practice squad if another club doesn't claim him off waivers.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Catches only look
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Smith caught his only target for a 20-yard gain in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets.
Smith's reception came during the fourth quarter while playing with quarterback Matt Corral. Amid many offseason additions on offense, Smith is among those competing for a roster spot behind veterans Adam Thielen and DJ Chark this season.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Slides down depth chart
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Smith was Carolina's No. 3 receiver for most of last season but may be only sixth or seventh on the depth chart this spring, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Carolina drafted Jonathan Mingo in Round 2 after signing Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Damiere Byrd in the offseason, with the latter potentially being direct competition for Smith's roster spot given that he has experience returning punts. Smith didn't do much on either offense or special teams while playing all 17 games last year, catching 22 passes on 482 offensive snaps and averaging 6.2 yards on 23 punt returns. The 2021 sixth-round pick now enters his third NFL season with job competition.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Strong performance in Week 17 loss
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Smith secured all four targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The second-year wideout recorded a season high in receiving yardage while also tying his high-water mark in receptions. Smith's second touchdown of the season came on a 19-yard grab early in the fourth quarter to extend the Panthers' lead to 11 points at the time. While Sunday's loss eliminated Carolina from playoff contention, Smith will have a chance to build on his solid effort in a Week 18 road matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Logs partial activity Wednesday
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Smith (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Smith left Saturday's win over the Lions with an apparent foot injury, and he's since practiced in limited fashion Wednesday. If the second-year pro is eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, then DJ Moore would likely handle punt-returning duties, while both Laviska Shenault and Terrace Marshall would presumably be called upon to command expanded pass-catching roles this weekend.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Getting MRI on foot
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Smith (foot) is getting an MRI on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Smith suffered a foot injury during Saturday's win over the Lions, and the results of his MRI should reveal the severity of the issue. If Smith isn't available versus the Buccaneers in Week 17 it would not only hurt Carolina's receiving depth, but the team could have to rely on DJ Moore to return punts.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Questionable to return
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Smith (foot/head) is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus Detroit, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Smith caught one of two targets for 17 yards before exiting with separate foot and head injuries, though it's unclear when or how these issues first arose. With Rashard Higgins (coach's decision) already inactive, the Panthers will be left with three available wideouts for the time being.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Catches first touchdown
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Smith caught both of his targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks.
Smith scored for the first time in his career with a 13-yard reception during the first quarter. After having his role reduced last week, Smith played a third of Carolina's offensive snaps Sunday and did well to stake his claim for similar playing time in Week 15 versus Pittsburgh.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Cleared to play in Week 12
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Smith (illness) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Smith missed practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an illness but has recovered in time to get the green light for Sunday's game against Denver. He was called out by the coaching staff for fumbling on a punt return in the Week 11 loss to Baltimore, but Smith doesn't appear to have been demoted from that special-teams role. He also plays regularly on offense, though his impact has been limited, as Smith has topped 30 receiving yards only once in 2022.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Remains questionable
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Smith (illness) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.
Smith was also unable to practice Wednesday, giving him back-to-back DNP's ahead of Sunday's contest with the Broncos. With Terrace Marshall (shoulder) also questionable for Week 12, the Panthers could be depleted at wide receiver come game time.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Catches lone look
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Smith caught his only target for a 17-yard gain in Thursday night's 25-15 win over the Falcons.
Smith made his usual contribution, as he now sports 10 catches through 10 games this season. On Thursday, though, he was out-snapped by Laviska Shenault, who totaled five touches for 59 yards and a touchdown. While Shenault holds more explosive upside than Smith, the latter has at least makes the stat sheet as a depth pass catcher each week.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Makes one grab
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Smith caught one of two targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Bengals.
Smith played 80 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps. While that involvement helps his fantasy relevancy, Smith has managed more than one catch in only two of his nine appearances thus far, capping his value.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Quiet day
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Smith failed to see a target in Sunday's 21-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Smith saw his second lowest snap total of the season while being on the field for 50 percent of the team's offensive plays, despite the trade of Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals. This was also his second straight game without a catch, leaving him stuck at eight receptions for 105 yards on the season. He also had a punt return for zero yards. He'll work to get more involved in a friendlier fantasy matchup in Week 8 against the Falcons.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Questionable with groin injury
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Smith (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Smith was a late addition to the injury report after missing practice entirely Friday, but coach Matt Rhule described Smith as on the "positive" side of questionable, per David Newton of ESPN. His absence would be significant because Smith played a starting role in Carolina's season opener and was expected to return punts this week. If Smith sits out Sunday, Laviska Shenault or DJ Moore would be the leading candidates to be the Panthers' punt returner, while Terrace Marshall or Rashard Higgins could step up as the No. 3 receiver.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Set to take over punt-return duties
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Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Smith will operate as the team's primary punt returner while Andre Roberts (knee) is on injured reserve, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reprots.
Roberts was diagnosed with a PCL sprain and will be forced to miss at least four games after landing on IR, leaving Smith to take over as the punt returner and Chuba Hubbard to handle kick returns. Smith didn't return any punts as a rookie, but his skill set figures to fit the position well.
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Panthers' Shi Smith: Serves as third wideout
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Smith caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.
Smith played over 75 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, while neither Terrace Marshall nor Rashard Higgins saw the field despite being active. While DJ Moore and Robbie Anderson are undoubtedly the Panthers' top two wideouts, the team's No. 3 could wind up providing some value as well if one of Smith, Marshall or Higgins can decisively claim the job.
