CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Tuesday designated Christian McCaffrey to return from injured reserve, beginning a 21-day window for the running back to do so.
McCaffrey was wearing a helmet and black jersey a day after wearing a red jersey meaning he was a non-participant.
Rhule said McCaffrey, who did not participate in Monday's light workout, would have to go through a full practice on Tuesday or Wednesday for the team to consider activating him off injured reserve.
He said that would be left up to team doctors.
"If you know Christian, he wants to play,'' Rhule said.