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Smith plays after being involved in minor wreck

Associated Press
Posted: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith played on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car Thursday, but said Smith was able to continue to drive to the stadium.

The four-time Pro Bowl selection has 38 catches for 512 yards and three touchdowns this season. Two of those scores came in Sunday's win against Atlanta.

Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart also were active against Miami despite nagging injuries.

Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee.

Stewart was held out Wednesday with a sore left Achilles' tendon. Both were listed as questionable for the game.

The Panthers were without the services of reserve defensive end Charles Johnson (pectoral), fullback Brad Hoover (ankle) and safety Charles Godfrey (ankle).

Dolphins left guard Justin Smiley (shoulder) was active, but he was replaced in the starting lineup by Nate Garner.

Reserve safety Tyrone Culver was active despite being questionable with an ankle injury.

Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano (hip) missed his second straight game.

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