The San Francisco 49ers have added Christian McCaffrey to their injury report with a calf injury in what is a major scare before their first game of the season on Sunday.
The running back, 29, missed most of last season with Achilles tendonitis followed by a knee ligament tear. In 2023, he was the driving force behind a team that reached the Super Bowl before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.
He practiced fully on Wednesday, so Thursday’s development where he was limited is a huge concern before Sunday’s game on the road against Seattle Seahawks.
Given his recent history, head coach Kyle Shanahan may not want to risk him with a long season ahead – his availability will, without question, define the success of the 49ers in 2025.
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