Though he was ruled out on Friday's injury report, McCaffrey has
avoided injured reserve, and head coach Matt Rhule said earlier
in the week that McCaffrey could return in less than three
weeks.
The 25-year-old back, who was named an All-Pro in 2019, exited
early from the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Houston Texans on
Sept. 23 with the injury. He played only three games in 2020 due
to a high ankle sprain and a shoulder injury.
McCaffrey, 25, has 52 carries for 201 yards and a touchdown to
go along with 16 receptions for 163 yards in three games this
season.
Rookie running back Chuba Hubbard is expected to start in
McCaffrey's absence. He gained 52 rushing yards on 11 carries
and caught three passes for 27 yards in place of McCaffrey
against the Texans.
--Field Level Media
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