Joseph Person from charlotteobserver.com reports Wide receiver Steve Smith’s infected foot is getting better, but the Panthers are not going to rush the 12-year veteran back into action. Smith missed practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, although coach Ron Rivera said Smith’s foot had improved following a round of antibiotics. Rivera said the Panthers will decide Friday whether Smith will play in Sunday’s exhibition against the New York Jets. But Rivera indicated the teams plans to be cautious. Source: The Redzone
