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Former Ohio State Running Back Rod Smith Signs With Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are adding a Buckeye to their roster.

Former Ohio State running back Rod Smith has a new home as he has reportedly agreed to sign with the Carolina Panthers for the 2021-22 season.

Veteran fullback Rod Smith is signing with the #Panthers, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 5, 2021

The Panthers become the fifth NFL team Smith has played for in his seven-year career. Going undrafted out of college, Smith played for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks during his rookie season, but didn't find a consistent role on a team until his third season in the league with the Cowboys.