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          Panthers dress up for Halloween event with hospital patients

          Brandon Smith of the Carolina Panthers was one of the rookies that celebrated the season with patients from Levine Children's Hospital for their "Halloween Spooktacular" event. Carolina Panthers / Twitter
          • William E. Ricks
          Oct 26, 2022, 12:20 AM

          Halloween is less than a week away, and many sports teams are getting into the spirit. The Carolina Panthers are the latest to celebrate, as they hosted their "Halloween Spooktacular" event.

          Carolina's 2022 rookies and patients from the Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, strutted their stuff while dressed up in costumes featuring various characters.

          Panthers first-round pick Ikem Ekwonu and his runway partner hit the famous griddy dance as they made their way down the walkway.

          Fellow rookie offensive lineman Cade Mays came dressed as Shrek from the movie series of the same name, and his partner arrived as Donkey.

          Linebacker Brandon Smith and his partner appeared as James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski from the "Monsters Inc." franchise.

          Quarterback Matt Corral, who is out for the season with a foot injury, and his partner dressed as Mr. Incredible and Dash from "The Incredibles" film series.