Steve Smith Sr has turned into one of the more controversial figures off the football field in recent memory. The 46 year old spent 16 years in the NFL. 13 with the Carolina Panthers and three with the Baltimore Ravens. However, the football legend has found himself in some hot water recently, specifically involving someone else’s marriage.
“You Know I Can’t” Steve Smith Sr Makes Fun Of “Homewrecker” Scandal On Live TV
Aug 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Former Panthers wide receiver and now commentator Steve Smith Sr. before the game between the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Aug 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Former Panthers wide receiver and now commentator Steve Smith Sr. before the game between the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
It’s not the right time to ask Steve Smith Sr. for money right now. During Thursday’s preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers, he made that clear:
In the third quarter of the Panthers broadcast, play-by-play man Anish Shroff read an advertisement for Bojangles, giving viewers the chance to get a free sandwich, something Smith remarked he’d already cashed in on. Shroff then asked a question of Smith and fellow analyst, Jake Delhomme.
“If our fans run into you guys going through the drive-thru after the game, are you gonna treat the fans to a chicken sandwich?”
Smith, who is dealing with a rather personal lawsuit, answered in the negative.
“Nah, bro, it’s one chicken sandwich,” Smith said. “Man, y’all know my situation. I can’t afford to be helping anybody right now.”
Steve Smith Sr. was asked if he’d treat fans to a Bojangles chicken sandwich if they see him.
“Nah, bro, it’s one chicken sandwich. Man, y’all know my situation. I can’t afford to be helping anybody right now.” https://t.co/Lmnbro7AjH pic.twitter.com/IdOZmGViQl
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 22, 2025
Oct 11, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs on the field before the Panthers 20-17 victory against the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 11, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs on the field before the Panthers 20-17 victory against the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
As was noted, it was a good time for the camera to cut away from the booth, as naturally, there was a lot of laughter.
Here were fans immediate reactions:
This is hilarious. He lost a ton of money for a really mid girl.
— TheJamesPatrick (@TheJamesPatrick) August 22, 2025
Brother is fighting for his life and they’re trying to sign him up to cover everyone’s tab 😂
— GermanJP (@GermanJP916) August 22, 2025
That’s what happens when you screw another guys wife!
— Jonathan Pino (@jonathanpino86) August 22, 2025
Get this loser off of tv and radio
— Phil F (@Pmfunder1) August 22, 2025
August 13, 2005; Charlotte, NC, USA; Receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs after making a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of an exhibition game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Grant Halverson-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Grant Halverson
August 13, 2005; Charlotte, NC, USA; Receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers runs after making a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of an exhibition game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Grant Halverson-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Grant Halverson
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