The Panthers held their first practice ahead of their Week 9 game against the Buccaneers today, and they provided some good news on the injury front: the only player on today’s injury report who missed practice with an actual injury is wide receiver Torrey Smith, who is still nursing a sore knee after colliding with the ground against the Eagles. Smith missed last Sunday’s game against the Ravens after missing practice every day last week.
Defensive end Julius Peppers took his usual Wednesday off for rest, as has been the custom every week this season.