Panthers' Smith, Beason expect to play opener

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http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8331195/carlona-panthers-smith-jon-beason-expect-play-season-opener (http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8331195/carlona-panthers-smith-jon-beason-expect-play-season-opener&service=bit.ly&source=espn)Panthers coach Ron Rivera says wide receiver Steve Smith and linebacker Jon Beason are expected to play in the Sept. 9 regular season opener against Tampa Bay after returning to practice.

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