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Matthew Slater takes exception to the Panthers celebrating after a Patriots injury: ‘That’s not how you do it’

The second day of New England Patriots joint practices with the Carolina Panthers looked a lot like the first, with tensions high once again. The tipping point came on a full-speed kick coverage play.

Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson remained on the ground after absorbing a hard hit from Panthers defensive back Kenny Robinson — two players who already were ejected the previous day for their involvement in a fight. While Robinson’s hit appeared to be clean, the actions that followed very much were not.

The defender stood over the obviously injured Wilkerson, taunting him or celebrating the hit.