Hopefully, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey doesn’t have to take any ill-timed bathroom breaks during practice from here on out.
The sixth-year veteran spoke with reporters following this afternoon’s practice—one in which he was noted as a limited participant for on the day’s injury report. McCaffrey—according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com—had experienced some “lingering stiffness” in his ankle following the team’s Week 2 loss to the New York Giants, and was included on Thursday’s listing as a precautionary measure.
But the All-Pro rusher, in his own eloquent way, says he’s just fine ahead of the Week 3 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
“I think at this point—if I went to take a leak during practice, it’ll end up on the report,” he said jokingly. “But I feel great. I’ll be ready to roll.”
Christian McCaffrey feels great, says he’s ready to roll. Grins when asked about his “ankle stiffness” popping up on injury report.
“If I go to take a leak during practice, it’ll end up on the report.” pic.twitter.com/wspQvPhoii
— Josh Klein (@joshkleinrules) September 22, 2022
After watching their star player miss 23 of a possible 33 games between 2020 and 2021, the Panthers have taken a particularly careful approach with McCaffrey this season. In addition to having rests on Wednesdays, he already surfaced on the Week 1 injury report simply for being scratched on the shin by a cleat.
All, however, is well for McCaffrey—that is, until nature comes calling.
