CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Before Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith arrived at his first minicamp minus his old quarterback, fullback, defensive end and other longtime teammates, he called buddy Muhsin Muhammad to tell him he misses him.
Forgive Smith for feeling a little nostalgic. Muhammad, who wasn’t re-signed, was part of a major offseason veteran purge that’s left Smith among the last standing.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection, who turns 31 next week, is now the third-oldest player on the roster after kicker John Kasay and punter Jason Baker.
The moves keep coming, too. Last week, the Panthers traded starting strong safety Chris Harris to Chicago for reserve linebacker Jamar Williams.
It’s left Smith in a new role: team leader.
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