CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Saturday activated running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve to make him eligible for Sunday's game at Kansas City.
The move comes as no surprise as coach Matt Rhule said on Friday McCaffrey was expected to be activated for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain during a Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay.
Rhule wanted to make sure there were no setbacks on Saturday when the Panthers (3-5) held their final practice before traveling to face the defending Super Bowl champions (7-1).
While most teams hold a light walk-through on Saturdays, Rhule puts his players through a full workout.