Quick Hits: Corbett Making Progress, Right Guard Battle, Smith-Marsette Trade + More

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich met with the media following Tuesday's practice.

How tough it is to let guys go

"Yeah because we've all been there. We know what that feels like. It still doesn't make it easier. And listen, obviously a lot of the guys that were let go today are going to be back here on our practice squad. A lot of the guys that were let go today are going to end up starting games for us this year. It's just going to happen every year in the NFL because of injuries. It's a long season. When we get our 53 plus the 16, like I know there's that distinction and the pay is a little different and all that stuff but as far as the coaches are concerned, this is our squad. The 53 and the 16, it's all one squad."

Confidence level in Austin Corbett is back for Week 5

"I am confident he is doing everything in his power to be back as soon as he can. We're going to make the best decision for him first and foremost. There's a lot of research science and analytics behind the timeframe to come back from these kinds of injuries. Part of it is how is the player doing. How is he doing in his rehab? And then some of it is just time-related as well. I watch him do some of his rehab. He looks great."

If Chandler Zavala will start at right guard

"We'll see. I mean, he's looked good. We'll see how that plays out. Cade [Mays] is back and we'll just work through that decision."

Trading for Ihmir Smith-Marsette

"I think he's a really good route runner. Very good hands. Know he's a smart guy. If you're on our roster, you need to be able to play all three positions because we move guys around a lot. Had a productive preseason, can catch punts, so if he factors in there, he could factor in there."

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