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Veteran WR Smith will remain with Panthers

After an offseason full of speculation of whether he would stay or go, WR Steve Smith will remain with the Carolina Panthers, reports NFL Network's Michael Lombardi.

According to Lombardi, Smith met with Panthers GM Marty Hurney on Wednesday night and will report to training camp on Friday. Smith, who has two years remaining on his contract, was tight-lipped throughout the offseason amid reports he had requested a trade and wanted out of Carolina.

Smith, a four-time Pro Bowler and the Panthers' all-time leading receiver, had attended some player-organized workouts during the offseason.