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Panthers Christian McCaffrey not concerned with being limited at practice still expected to play vs. Saints

saw a bigger workload in the ' Week 2 lo s to the , totaling 19 touches as one of Carolina's top weapons in an otherwise dismal offensive showing. But the star running back is a question mark approaching Sunday's Tracy McGrady Jersey matchup with the . Appearing in just 10 games the previous two seasons, McCaffrey returned to the injury report Thursday. The former Pro Bowler is still expected to play in Week 3 against the Saints, , but was limited at practice with ankle stiffne s.Ankle and hamstring injuries are Joe Smith Jersey responsible for McCaffrey's previous extended absences. Depending on his practice availability Friday, it's po sible the running back could officially be listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional game. He also appeared on the injury report ahead of Week 1 after his leg was cut by a cleat during practice, but he remained a full participant at that time.McCaffrey himself, however, doesn't sound concerned."I feel great," he said after practice, , before joking about Marcus Morris Jersey his durability. "I think at this point, if I went to take a leak during practice, I'd end up on the report." SF RB #23 Att25Yds135TD1FL0 Regardle s, the development is worth monitoring. McCaffrey is generally one of the NFL's top all-purpose players when healthy, logging 80 catches in each of his first three seasons. He averaged almost seven yards per carry in Week 2 against the Giants. But he Chauncey Billups Jersey hasn't played a full season in three years, and the Panthers (0-2) could arguably use all the offensive help they can get. In the event McCaffrey can't suit up Sunday, or takes on a reduced workload, second-year backup would be in line for an uptick in carries. Ditto for veteran , the former and reserve Grant Long Jersey who's gotten four carries in the first two games.