During training camp for the 2008 season, Lucas was involved in an altercation with Panthers star receiver Steve Smith. Smith blackened Lucas' eye and broke his nose during the scuffle. Ken Lucas was praised by numerous people for forgiving Smith completely.
During the 2008 training camp, Lucas engaged in a brawl with Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, resulting in injuries to Lucas's eye and nose. Despite the assault, Lucas chose to forgive Smith.