CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Matt Rhule is “very hopeful” Christian McCaffrey will play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs after going through his first padded practice on Wednesday since Week 2.
McCaffrey has missed the last six games with a high ankle sprain. He’s still listed as designated to return from injured reserve, which means he wasn’t given an injury designation after practice.
However, Rhule was pleased with how McCaffrey practiced.
Rhule said "Christian looked good” and “looked sharp” at practice.
McCaffrey led the NFL in total touches (403) and yards from scrimmage (2,392) in 2019. He rushed for 1,387 yards with 15 touchdowns and also caught 116 passes for 1,005 yards with four touchdowns.
He became only the third player in NFL history with 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season, joining Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk.
The Panthers and Chiefs kickoff at noon Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
41 Action News staff contributed to this report.
