McCaffrey Back At Practice, Darnold In Concussion Protocol
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaves the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Joe Thomas (48) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons , Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and quarterback Sam Darnold showed up for practice Wednesday in full pads.
However, their status for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots remains very much up in the air.
McCaffrey was designated for return from injured reserve and the team has 21 days to decide whether to activate him on the 53-man roster.
Darnold remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol. McCaffrey went through individual drills and was seen skipping across the field.
He appeared to be in good spirits during the 20 minutes of practice that was open to the media. Darnold had left the field before media arrived.
