BREAKING: Panthers to Sign Browns DL Chris Smith

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a one year deal with Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Chris Smith, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Former Browns’ DL Chris Smith is signing a 1-year deal with his hometown team, the Panthers, per source. Good for him. Smith's girlfriend and the mother of one of his children was killed in September after being struck by a passing car after exiting Smith's car.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2020

Smith has spent the majority of his six year career as a reserve player off of the bench, but with the Panthers expecting to lose several key contributors on the defensive line, this could be a chance for Smith to shine.

Smith is a native of Mount Ulla, North Carolina, which is roughly 35 miles from uptown Charlotte.

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