"Christian McCaffrey surfaced on the 49ers' practice report Thursday afternoon as being limited by a calf issue. His arrival on the report obviously conjures up nightmares for the 49ers from a year ago, when he was surprisingly scratched from their season opener and missed two months with Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, has looked back in superstar form as a steady presence in practice from the spring through training camp."
"Brock Purdy and George Kittle both spoke after practice about how great McCaffrey has looked and neither indicated that he may have suffered a setback. A team spokesman offered no further comment than the daily practice report, though the hope is McCaffrey's health is nothing to panic about, yet. General manager John Lynch raved about McCaffrey's health before practice, telling KNBR-680: Obviously our bellcow and one of the better players in the league is Christian."
Christian McCaffrey was listed as limited on the 49ers' practice report Thursday with a calf issue, reviving concerns after last season's Achilles tendinitis that cost him two months. McCaffrey has practiced steadily from spring through training camp and returned to near-superstar form, though he did not speak to the media during his usual time. Brock Purdy and George Kittle praised McCaffrey's condition after practice and did not suggest a setback. A team spokesman offered no comment beyond the practice report. General manager John Lynch called McCaffrey the team's bellcow and said having him healthy is a godsend. The 49ers added Brian Robinson Jr. for depth, and other backs include Isaac Guerendo and rookie Jordan James, who recently underwent surgery for a fractured pinkie.
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