Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that McCaffrey (hamstring) won't be placed on injured reserve, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
McCaffrey left Thursday's win over the Texans with a hamstring injury, and Rhule said last week that he expects the 25-year-old to miss a few weeks. However, the Panthers are optimistic that the running back will be back in action within three weeks since he isn't expected to require an IR stint. Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman should lead the rushing attack while McCaffrey is sidelined.