EX-NFL wideout Smith Sr. says he battled depression in career

Former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. said he battled depression during his 16-year career with the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens.

Smith, who retired after the 2016 season and now works as an analyst for the NFL Network, told Nfl.com that despite making five Pro Bowls and being selected All-pro twice he “routinely felt trapped, inferior and alone” and often asked himself “what’s wrong with me?”

The 39-year-old Smith said by his final season with Carolina in 2013 he was so overwhelmed he didn’t know how to handle his emotions and “was a cynic of everything and everyone.”

Browns: Cleveland rookie Antonio Callaway was cited for marijuana possession. Callaway was pulled over in his car by Strongsville, Ohio police at 2:59 a.m. on Sunday. According to a police report, Callaway failed to yield to oncoming traffic and a “small amount” of marijuana was found under Callaway’s seat. Callaway also was driving with a suspended license.

49ers: San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is going to play at least one possession in the preseason opener Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

Colts: Indianapolis coach Frank Reich said Andrew Luck will start and is expected to play about a quarter in Thursday’s preseason opener at Seattle.

Chargers: Los Angeles defensive end Joey Bosa left practice early on Tuesday because of a left foot injury. Bosa was not expected to play in the team’s preseason opener at Arizona on Saturday.