Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, the team announced.
McCaffrey hasn't played since Week 2, when he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Buccaneers.
“He’s one of the best in the National Football League," head coach Matt Rhule told reporters this week. "Like any great player, you feel better about your chances when he's there than what he's not."
The Stanford product was reportedly a long-shot to play in last Thursday's matchup vs. the Falcons, though, he reportedly pushed to play. Panthers coaches reportedly deemed the star running back not ready.