The New England Patriots hosted free agents Shi Smith and Cody Chrest for workouts amid a series of moves at wide receiver on Friday, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Smith, 24, entered the NFL with the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2021 draft at pick No. 204 overall. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound South Carolina product has appeared in 23 games since then. A six-game starter last regular season, Smith stands with 28 receptions for 400 yards and two touchdowns on offense and has returned 23 punts for 143 yards on special teams.