Christian McCaffrey Injury Update: Panthers RB spotted in walk-in warm-up after loss to Dolphins
Christian McCaffrey was once again defeated. The Panthers’ back-running star injured his ankle during Carolina’s 33-10 loss to Miami in Week 12.
McCaffrey was never announced or listed in the Panthers’ injury report at any point during the game. However, he played cautiously – scoring a No. 10 carrying 35 yards and scoring no goals – and coach Matt Rhule admitted that McCaffrey flipped his ankle in the first half.
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It is unclear in which play McCaffrey was injured. However, he was spotted in a walking boot after the game, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Christian McCaffrey is wearing a boot with his left foot.
– Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) November 28, 2021
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McCaffrey has faced an ankle injury before. He missed six games due to a high ankle sprain in 2020. He missed another seven games in that concussion campaign due to a shoulder injury.
So far in 2021, McCaffrey has proven brittle again. He has missed five games due to a hamstring injury and is currently dealing with an ankle injury that could keep him off the field.
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If McCaffrey has to miss time, rookie Chuba Hubbard will once again be the frontrunner for the Panthers. Hubbard was back to No. 1 for the Panthers when McCaffrey was out and he averaged 83.4 shots per game at the start. Ameer Abdullah will be Hubbard’s main backup.
