Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith will not return after injuring his knee in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Smith initially injured the knee running a slant route in the first quarter and was taken to the locker room for observations. He returned midway through the second quarter with the Panthers trailing 6-0 and ran one route, but was limping noticeably. Smith has been replaced by Ted Ginn Jr. Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro's return is doubtful after he injured his lower left leg.
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