Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Christian McCaffrey will undergo a series of tests Monday to evaluate the progress of a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2 against the Buccaneers.McCaffrey has been on injured reserve for the past three weeks, which means he is eligible to return, according to the NFL’s new rules this season.But the Panthers do not have to activate him yet.McCaffrey’s injury was slated to keep him out for four to six weeks. If that timeline stands, McCaffrey could return as early as Week 6 against the Saints.“Once the doctors say he’s clear and he feels like he’s clear, we’l…
NFL
Injured Christian McCaffrey can return from IR, but Panthers want to test him first
More in NFL
-

NFL Week 7 CHAOS! Panthers-Bucs Fallout & Top 5 Week 8 Games | Winning The Division
🏈 NFL WEEK 7 IS IN THE BOOKS! WHO’S FOR REAL, WHO’S IN TROUBLE,...
-

PODCAST: Panthers BEAT Eagles 25-14! Can Bryce Young Keep Rolling vs Bucs? Inside the Vault
🐾 THE CAROLINA PANTHERS WENT INTO PHILADELPHIA AND CAME HOME WITH A 25-14 VICTORY!...
-

PODCAST: Inside The Vault | Wednesday, October 7, 2026
🏈 Carolina Panthers football goes Inside The Vault! Join Ryan Smith for a new...
-

Thoughts on the Panthers 3-1 preseason and initial 53 Man Roster | Inside the Vault
Ryan recaps the Panthers 3-1 preseason and gives his analysis on the initial 53...