Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith was sent home from training camp after beating the crap out of cornerback Ken Lucas while the two were on the sidelines with their helmets off.
According to the Associated Press, it took linebacker Jon Beason to pry Smith off of Lucas, who ProFootballTalk.com reports may have a broken orbital bone.
Three-time Pro Bowler Smith, one of the highest-paid and most successful wide receivers in the NFL, received anger management training after clocking teammate Anthony Bright during a film session in 2002. He was fined and suspended for a game that time. Unlike Bright, Lucas is a starter.
General Manager Marty Hurney told the AP the team would handle the fight internally. Coaches often love it when there’s some spunk shown during practice, but we are guessing this isn’t the kind of thing they’re looking for.
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From the article: “Steve was probably a little remorseful for what happened,” Muhammad said.
Probably? A little?
If he doesn’t miss regular season games and game checks, the Panthers are a joke.