There has been a lot of speculation over the past year or so that the Carolina Panthers might be ready to move on without former All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. On Tuesday, the Panthers are reportedly signing D'Onta Foreman to the team, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. That move only helps further the chatter about the future of McCaffrey in Carolina.
The #Panthers are signing RB D'Onta Foreman, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2022
The Panthers' star running back has been battling injuries the last couple of seasons. From 2017 through 2019, McCaffrey put up at least 1,900 yards from scrimmage each season. His ability to catch the ball out of the backfield has become the stuff of legend. But the last two seasons, McCaffrey has played 10 games total.
McCaffrey's touches per game have been among the highest since he entered the league. That is coming off the heels of heavy usage in college at Stanford. That has left many wondering how much tread is still left on the tires.
Carolina is unlikely to cut the Pro Bowl running back. The Panthers inked McCaffrey to a record-setting four-year, $64 million deal last December. Over $38 million of that is guaranteed.
Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has indicated that the team has no desire to trade McCaffrey. But from a business perspective, the organization saw last season that tailback Chuba Hubbard is capable of being a backup rusher in the NFL.
Meanwhile, the addition of Foreman makes the running back room that much busier. Foreman is coming off his best season as a pro. Foreman filled in for the injured Derrick Henry for the second half of the season. He posted career-highs in rush yards, rushing touchdowns, and yards-per-carry.
The team also has pass-catching specialist Ameer Abdullah on the roster.
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