Panthers training camp 2018: Julius Peppers and Curtis Samuel failed their physicals

Julius Peppers Youth Kawann Short Jersey , Curtis Samuel, Chris Manhertz, and Bryan Cox all failed their physicals today at the start of training camp in Spartanburg. All of these players had known injuries/surgeries this off season or during the 2017 season and were expected to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list or at least be held out of opening practices.Cox suffered a knee injury during minicamp, while Manhertz broke his foot similarly to Greg Olsen’s 2017 injury. Both players were slated for depth/rotational roles with the Panthers if they made the final roster in 2018.Samuel, per Max Henson of Panthers.com, is being held back largely as a precaution. Coaches are probably wary of rushing him back on to the field only to see him re-injure himself in a repeat of his rookie season in 2017.Peppers is also not exactly a surprise. Both he and Luke Kuechly reported having surgery to repair a torn labrum in each of their right shoulders. While the hope was for Peppers to be ready for the start of training camp, some latitude has to be given for the man being 38 years old. Marty Hurney went on the record to say that he is not worried about Peppers at this time. Personally http://www.authenticscarolinapanthers.com/cheap-da_norris-searcy-jersey , I’ll get worried when we start hearing about the possibility of him missing the season opener against Dallas on September 9th.Let’s end this on some positive news, shall we? Kuechly, who I mentioned as having the same surgery as Peppers, passed his physical and will be ready for training camp.Panthers WR Torrey Smith provides value on and off the field The Panthers can benefit from veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith on and off the field. Since the Saints picked up Ted Ginn Jr. in free agency, the Panthers have needed a deep threat. Smith is slotted to be that guy.Carolina acquired Smith in the offseason from Philadelphia in exchange for Daryl Worley. Over the years, Smith has established himself as a potent deep threat. In 2015 while playing with the 49ers, he led the league with yards per receptions. Last year with the Eagles http://www.authenticscarolinapanthers.com/cheap-wes-horton-jersey , things were relatively quiet for the 29-year-old during the regular season. He only caught 36 passes for 430 yards. However, during the Eagles journey to the Super Bowl, productivity picked up for Smith. In the postseason, he totaled 13 catches, including 5 receptions for 49 yards in the Super Bowl. It’s still too early to know what’s in store for Smith with plays so limited during the preseason. Things seem to be going on the upside though with Smith catching deep passes from Cam Newton in practice.With the regular season still a little over two weeks away, Smith is making his impact off the field as well. Last week, following final training camp http://www.authenticscarolinapanthers.com/cheap-c.j.-anderson-jersey , Smith stayed behind to sign autographs instead of going home. Amongst the crowd was a part of the AMIKids White Pines organization, a youth rehabilitation program. Smith decided to take the group onto the field to sign more autographs, give away his football gear, and to share the story of his upbringing. Smith has also been an advocate of the Players Coalition latest justice campaign, Schools Not Prisons. A few weeks ago, Smith, along with Captain Munnerlyn and Mike Adams http://www.authenticscarolinapanthers.com/cheap-michael-palardy-jersey , wore shirts under their pads that read, “#SchoolsNotPrisons.” He’s spoken his support on players such as Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. Smith isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Although the issues can be controversial, he isn’t afraid to express himself.Smith exemplifies himself in a classy manner. He knows he’s a vet and that many players will listen to him. Smith doesn’t conflict with his stances, instead, he just simply spreads his message in a positive way. Smith is only influencing the community and players around him and Panthers fans should be proud to have someone like him representing the organization.