Running back Christian McCaffrey was drafted April 28 by the Carolina Panthers.
He reported to the Panthers' practice facility May 4 for a three-day rookie minicamp.
He signed his first professional contract later that day, a four-year deal with an option for a fifth that will guarantee him about $17 million.
He practiced with his new team for three days, and then departed and made plans to return -- in a month.
Yes, McCaffrey is affected by an NFL rule that prohibits rookies from fully participating in offseason programs until their school's spring academic calendar is complete.