Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith broke his arm during a flag football game this weekend.
Smith underwent surgery Sunday night for the injury, which the receiver sustained while playing defensive back, his agent Derrick Fox said.
Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Monday that Smith "feels terrible about it" and his focus is on "getting back as quickly as he can."
The team says it's uncertain when Smith will be able to return, but that he'll definitely miss the start of training camp. The Panthers report July 28.
Fox predicted that Smith should be ready for the Panthers' regular-season opener.
"I'm not trying to play doctor, but I don't think he'll miss any games due to this injury," Fox said. "He did this while trying to play with and help the kids."
Smith ran his annual youth football camp Thursday through Saturday and the Panthers concluded their offseason practice last week.
Smith broke the same arm last season, albeit in a different spot. Last season, the injury caused him to miss the Panthers' regular-season finale.
Smith had 65 catches for 982 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
Smith underwent surgery Sunday night for the injury, which the receiver sustained while playing defensive back, his agent Derrick Fox said.
Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Monday that Smith "feels terrible about it" and his focus is on "getting back as quickly as he can."
The team says it's uncertain when Smith will be able to return, but that he'll definitely miss the start of training camp. The Panthers report July 28.
Fox predicted that Smith should be ready for the Panthers' regular-season opener.
"I'm not trying to play doctor, but I don't think he'll miss any games due to this injury," Fox said. "He did this while trying to play with and help the kids."
Smith ran his annual youth football camp Thursday through Saturday and the Panthers concluded their offseason practice last week.
Smith broke the same arm last season, albeit in a different spot. Last season, the injury caused him to miss the Panthers' regular-season finale.
Smith had 65 catches for 982 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
