The Panthers have activated Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve, the Panthers official website reports. McCaffrey had been on the IR due to a hamstring injury and hasn’t played since Week 3. The activation doesn’t mean CMC will play, just that he is eligible to play. The Panthers may elect to play it safe with their franchise player and wait until Week 10 to start him, or they may play him in a reduced role versus the Patriots on Sunday.
The Panthers received more good news Saturday when starting quarterback Sam Darnold cleared concussion protocol.