Steve Smith returned to practice on Wednesday after missing two days to attend a family function...

   However, Kris Jenkins still has not shown up for camp, nor is he expected to on Thursday -- the final day of camp.  Although the minicamp is slated to run through next week, it's almost a certainty that head coach John Fox will wrap up camp today and give the players next week off. In each of the past five years Fox has cancelled the final week of minicamp.

   Jenkins' agent, Tony Paige, originally said at the beginning of minicamp that his client was attentending to personal business and family matters but there was a chance he might it back for the end of camp. Of course, the real reason Jenkins isn't here is he wants a new contract.

   Panthers GM Marty Hurney said he hasn't spoken with Paige in a couple of weeks.