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Panthers’ McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain

New York Giants v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss “multiple weeks” with a high right ankle sprain he sustained in Carolina’s 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Panthers coach Matt Rhule said on a conference call Monday “I hate it for him. No one wants to be out there more than Christian does.”

High ankle sprains are generally considered  four-to-six week injuries. The Panthers (0-2) will turn to Mike Davis as their starting running back when they visit the Chargers on Sunday.

It’s possible the team could sign Reggie Bonnafon from the practice squad to provide depth.

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