The Panthers were hoping to get McCaffrey back this weekend now that he’s eligible to come off of IR, but it’s not looking good. He was “pretty limited” at practice on Wednesday. McCaffrey has been out six week with a hamstring strain. Even though it hasn’t been reported, McCaffrey must have suffered a setback shortly before he was placed on IR. His Injury Risk remains very High, and I’m not confident in his ability to return and be productive in the next few weeks.
Sam Darnold Will Land on IR and Miss 4-6 Weeks
Darnold was sent for further testing on his injured right shoulder, and scans revealed a scapula fracture. He is going to land on IR and