The 24-year-old footballer may have inherited his quickness from his mothers side, but much of his football prowess was passed down from his father. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Carolina Panthers or NFL Properties LLC. On April 16, 2020, Christian became the highest-paid running back in the history of the NFL after signing a four-year, 64 million contract extension with the Panthers. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.Walker the next man up in case Carolina’s QB1 is unable to go. Attended Valor Christian HS in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His father, Ed McCaffrey, played football for Stanford and was one of John Elway’s favorite wide receivers. Christian McCaffrey is a member of an athletic family. Projection: Mid-to late first round, potential top 10. Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots.
He’s played in only 3 and 7 games the last two years. Christian McCaffrey, Producer: Unicorn Town. Christian McCaffrey 2017 NFL Draft Profile. Especially in PPR formats (he caught 107 and 116 passes in those seasons). Darnold will be a game-time decision, with P.J. McCaffrey, recall, averaged 2,179 run-rec yards and 16 touchdowns in the 2018-19 seasons, underscoring that his potential for greatness. The former New York Jets first-round draft pick now in his first season as a Panther remains questionable to play on Sunday, though: he is also dealing with a shoulder injury. The Panthers also announced on Saturday that starting quarterback Sam Darnold cleared the concussion protocol. (AP) Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey has a chance to play Sunday against the New England Patriots if he can make it through practice on Saturday without any setbacks. McCaffrey apparently did enough to convince the team to officially add him to its 53-man roster just a few days later, and to give him a shot to play against the Patriots - even if in a more limited role than usual. The team also used rotational options Royce Freeman and Ameer Abdullah on occasion.Ī healthy McCaffrey is Carolina’s clear-cut starting running back, however.Įarlier this week, he returned to practice to open the 21-day IR-activation window. Novemat 12:14 PM PT It’s been a struggle for Christian McCaffrey and the Carolina Panthers over the past two seasons, as he’s only been able to play in 6 games during that time span. With the 25-year-old out, the Panthers turned to rookie Chuba Hubbard as their number one running back and receiver out of the backfield. One of the best dual-threat running backs in football, McCaffrey touched the football 68 times in those three games: he gained 201 yards on 52 carries and also scored a touchdown, while furthermore registering 16 catches for an additional 163 yards. He led the NFL in yards from scrimmage with. (Jim Dedmon/Reuters) McCaffrey suffered the hamstring injury in a Week 3 win over the Houston Texans. McCaffrey will be in New England as the Panthers play their second preseason game that day, so he said celebrations. (AP) Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule is playing it safe when it comes to Christian McCaffrey’s playing time in the preseason. Christian McCaffrey didnt practice on Thursday. The team went 1-4 with McCaffrey out after having started the season 3-0 with him in the lineup. Christian McCaffrey finds success in film venture. While not guaranteed to suit up against New England - the Panthers are reportedly “hopeful” that he will participate in the contest - his activation does give McCaffrey a chance to return to the field after having missed Carolina’s previous five games due to a hamstring injury. As was announced by the club on Saturday, it has activated running back Christian McCaffrey from the injured reserve to its 53-man roster. The Carolina Panthers have significantly bolstered their offense on the eve of their Week 9 matchup with the New England Patriots.