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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith's contract extension is a three-year deal with the team holding an option for the fourth year and could be worth as much as $37.8 million. The deal includes $16.8 million in guaranteed money. Smith received a $10 million signing bonus. In addition to the signing bonus, he'll also earn $1 million in base salary. Smith had been scheduled to earn $7.75 million in the final year of his contract. The new deal gives Smith more money, but he also frees up significant salary cap room for the Panthers, who had less than $500,000 available before this deal. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith wants to spend the rest of his career with the team. 'I'm pretty much committed to living the next 11 years here in Charlotte,' Smith said in a press conference. Smith's deal reportedly guarantees him around $18 million. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith's three-year contract through the 2015 season also includes a team option for the 2016 season. 'Steve has been a difference maker at receiver for us since he's been here,' general manager Marty Hurney said. 'It's always good to keep your core players. We felt like Steve made it very clear that he wanted to finish career as a Panther. We're glad he did.' |
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| Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton hit WR Steve Smith for a 55-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Pro Bowl. That was about the biggest highlight of the day for Newton, who managed to complete just 9 of 27 passes for 186 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions, including one returned for touchdown. Smith finished with five grabs for 118 yards and the score. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he believes he can be an effective player for another four years because he has not had many serious injuries in his career. Smith is entering his final year of his contract. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith said he hopes offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski stays with the team because the offense performed well this season and would have to start over if Chudzinski left for a head coaching job. |
| Fantasy Impact: You can't blame Smith for wanting Chudzinski to stay. He had a big season. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught six passes for 86 yards and one touchdown in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught five passes for 82 yards and one touchdown in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. |
| Fantasy Impact: Another good game for Smith. He is having a huge bounce-back season. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith became the 35th player in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. |
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| Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith caught six passes for 125 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14. |
| Fantasy Impact: Smith finally got going again in this game. He is having some rebound season. |
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