CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will return for Sunday's game at Minnesota, marking his first start against his former team since he suffered a horrific left knee injury during the Vikings' 2016 training camp.
"For me, it's just another opportunity to do what I love to do,'' Bridgewater said on Wednesday. "Can't make these games bigger than what they are. I'm aware of the storyline and the buildup. But it's the most important game because it's the next game.''
Christian McCaffrey returned to practice Wednesday after missing the past two games with a shoulder injury, but coach Matt Rhule doesn't expect his star running back to play against the Vikings.