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Carolina All-Pro receiver Steve Smith appeared closer to returning from a hamstring injury Monday, going through agility drills and catching balls on the side during the Panthers' afternoon workout.
Smith, who strained his left hamstring while running a long route on the first day of camp July 29, rode a stationary bike in the morning workout. He ran and caught balls on a separate field while the rest of the team practiced in the afternoon.
Coach John Fox has declined to set a timetable for Smith's return and Smith hasn't talked to reporters since camp started. It's unlikely Smith will play in the exhibition opener Saturday against Buffalo in Charlotte.