CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY NEWS

Christian McCaffrey Poised for Comeback After Major Injury Update McCaffrey looks to be back soon.

OCTOBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to practice during bye week McCaffrey (Achilles) is on track to participate in a "bonus" practice that the 49ers have scheduled during their Week 9 bye, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though the extent of his practice activity won't be known until the 49ers release their next injury report Wednesday, Nov. 6, McCaffrey's expected involvement in on-field drills during the bye week bodes well for his chances of making his season debut during the 49ers' Week 10 game Nov. 10 at Tampa Bay. McCaffrey sat out the entire preseason with a calf strain before being diagnosed with bilateral Achilles tendinitis in September. He made a visit to Germany just over a month ago to meet with a specialist regarding the injury, and McCaffrey has seemingly made good progress in his recovery ever since. If McCaffrey is in fact cleared to play coming out of the Week 9 bye, he could be eased back in with a lighter snap count Week 10 against the Buccaneers rather than immediately reclaiming a three-down workhorse role.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Aiyuk's injury provides an opportunity for Ricky Pearsall to shine for the 49ers

The plan to ease rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back into form as he worked his way back from being shot in the chest didn’t last long for the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Aiyuk's injury is the latest blow to the 49ers playmaker group

The strength of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense the past few seasons has been the number of dynamic playmakers that makes it nearly impossible to stop every option

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian McCaffrey Potential Return Date Finally Revealed by 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan There’s finally a potential date for Christian McCaffrey’s return for the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 21 • SACBEE.COM

Unlikely for Sunday, potentially back after bye Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that McCaffrey (Achilles) is unlikely to practice this week, but the 49ers are hopeful the running back will be able to return after their Week 9 by...

Impact Shanahan added that he'd be "surprised" if McCaffrey is able to play Sunday against the Cowboys, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. The 49ers can designate McCaffrey to return from injured reserve at any point, which would allow him to get back on the practice field and give San Francisco 21 days in which to activate him. With McCaffrey still sidelined, though, Jordan Mason will continue to operate as the 49ers' lead running back.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers lose Brandon Aiyuk to a serious knee injury after getting Ricky Pearsall back

The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall’s return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCaffrey's Wife Shares 4-Word Update on 49ers vs. Cowboys Injury Debut Christian McCaffrey won’t play today against the Kansas City Chiefs.

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Niners GM says Christian McCaffrey 'doing incredibly well' San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said star running back Christian McCaffrey continues to make progress but there is still no t...

OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why George Kittle is key to solving 49ers' red-zone woes without Christian McCaffrey

With Christian McCaffrey out, the 49ers have gone from No. 1 to No. 25 in red-zone offense. That's where their dynamic tight end comes in.

OCTOBER 17

Chiefs-49ers a Super Bowl preview? Can SF win without CMC? Concern for KC offense?

FOX Sports' NFL experts break down Sunday's Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and 49ers, including key players, matchups and analysis.

OCTOBER 17

Panthers' Chuba Hubbard continues to hold off competition as starting running back

Almost since the day Chuba Hubbard arrived in Carolina, it seems as if the Panthers have been trying to find a better alternative at running back

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The most impactful in-season trades in NFL history

Trade season is upon us in the NFL, with the Jets acquiring Davante Adams and the Bills trading for Amari Cooper. Let's take a look at the b...

OCTOBER 16

Fans Speculate Christian McCaffrey's Wife Is Pregnant After Latest Post Fans are searching for the meaning of Olivia Culpo’s most recent post with husband Christian McCaffrey.

OCTOBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

When is Christian McCaffrey returning for 49ers? Christian McCaffrey won’t be back next week even with a mini-bye.

OCTOBER 12 • USATODAY.COM

When 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Could Make his Debut An update has been given by San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Christian McCaffrey's status. The update is that there is no upd...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

New Christian McCaffrey Injury Update Isn't Great | Deadspin.com The San Francisco 49ers won't be activating star running back Christian McCaffrey off of the injured reserve, and he is unlikely to play aga...

OCTOBER 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Provides Another Unfortunate Injury Update on Christian McCaffrey San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided yet another unfortunate injury update on star running back Christian McCaffrey.

OCTOBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't return Week 7 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that McCaffrey (Achilles) won't return to practice next week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It means McCaffrey will miss at least one more game, leaving either Jordan Mason (shoulder) or Isaac Guerendo as the lead back for a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs on Oct. 20. Mason suffered an AC joint sprain during Thursday's win over Seattle, leaving Guerendo and Patrick Taylor to handle backfield snaps after halftime.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina Panthers Top 30 All-Time Greatest Players: No. 13 (Christian McCaffrey) McCaffrey played five plus seasons in Carolina.

OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Seahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night's game against the Niners

The Seahawks have lost two straight after a 3-0 start

OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers News: Latest Update on Christian McCaffrey Injury Status Is Worrisome San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey won’t return in Week 6, but will likely make his long-awaited comeback by Nov. 10.

OCTOBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Adam Schefter Reveals When 49ers Expect to Have Christian McCaffrey Back 2023 NFL rushing leader is battling Achilles tendonitis.

OCTOBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

49ers Finally Get Encouraging Update on Complicated Christian McCaffrey Injury McCaffrey has not yet made his 2024 debut for the Niners.

OCTOBER 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Encouraging signs after workouts McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) won't return when eligible Week 6 against the Seahawks, but he did on-field work this week and didn't experience any flareups, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com r...

Impact The workouts marked McCaffrey's first on-field work since landing on IR in Week 2 and came less than two weeks after he visited a specialist in Germany. Schefter deemed the lack of a flareup as "mild encouragement" and noted that the star running back's return will be dependent on how he fares in practice while also citing a source indicating that McCaffrey could return as soon as Oct. 20 versus Kansas City. Schefter further suggests the possibility that San Francisco could opt to sit McCaffrey out through the team's Week 9 bye in order to give him an extra week of recovery, so an actual target date for a return remains very hazy. Jordan Mason will continue to start at running back for the 49ers for as long as McCaffrey remains out.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE