//Week 12 Wednesday Injury Report: Christian McCaffrey takes first steps back

Week 12 Wednesday Injury Report: Christian McCaffrey takes first steps back

CHARLOTTE – Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and running back Christian McCaffrey walked into practice wearing matching red jerseys Wednesday, but their immediate outlooks aren’t the same.

Any question about Bridgewater’s status for his return to Minnesota was cleared up by the fact he was a full participant in practice, while head coach Matt Rhule said McCaffrey wasn’t expected to face the Vikings this week, as he eases back from a shoulder injury.

McCaffrey was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday. He missed six games earlier this season with an ankle injury and the last two with the shoulder.

“He got out there, he moved around, he’s making progress,” Rhule said of his running back. “So as soon as he’s ready to play, we’ll play him. As soon as he’s full-go, we’ll put him out there, and (as soon as) he feels confident,