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Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
49ers' Christian McCaffrey Receives Major Injury Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Heading into the 2025 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers are going to be an interesting team to watch. After a busy offseason that saw a lot of key pieces leave town, no one truly knows what to expect from the team. Two years ago, the 49ers were the best team in the NFL before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Last year, they missed the playoffs and were plagued by many different injuries. Entering the upcoming year, health is going to be a huge factor for San Francisco. Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk are just two of the players working their way back from injury. Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Photo bySpeaking of McCaffrey, he was one of the biggest losses of last season. He only played in four games before being ruled out for the year. Read more: 49ers' Kyle Shanahan Makes Major Brock Purdy Statement After Huge Contract To start the season, the 28-year-old running back was dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinitis to begin the year. He missed the first eight games of the season. Once he recovered that from that issue, he came back to the field and quickly went out again due to a PCL injury. John Lynch spoke out on Friday with an update about McCaffrey. Things sound good for the 49ers' star running back. "He looks really good to me (with a laugh)," Lynch said. "He looks bouncy, he looks explosive... I can tell you this, he's put in the work and looks great out here." This is great news for San Francisco. A healthy version of McCaffrey is one of the best playmakers in the NFL. Back in the 2023 season, McCaffrey showcased what kind of player he's capable of being when healthy. He played in 16 regular seasons, carrying the football 272 times for 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry. In addition, he caught 67 passes for 564 yards and seven more scores. Read more: Former Seahawks WR Throws Major Shade at Steelers' DK Metcalf Hopefully, he will be able to put together another full season in 2025. If he can stay on the field and healthy, he'll give the 49ers a much better chance of getting back to the postseason. With him on the field, quarterback Brock Purdy's job will be much easier as well. Purdy faced a lot of pressure without the elite running back threat on the field in 2024. San Francisco will kick off the 2025 season with a Sept. 7 matchup on the road against the NFC West division rival Seattle Seahawks. For more San Francisco 49ers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Christian McCaffrey injury update and Kyle Shanahan's outlook on missing star's impact for San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes
Kyle Shanahan shares update saying McCaffrey is close to full health (Image via: Getty Images) The San Francisco 49ers' 2024 season was a harsh reminder of how crucial Christian McCaffrey is to their success. Missing most of the year due to serious injuries, McCaffrey's absence was felt deeply. Now, with renewed hope and Kyle Shanahan's cautious optimism, the team looks toward 2025 with high stakes riding on his full recovery. Kyle Shanahan's insight on McCaffrey's recovery and its impact on 49ers Christian McCaffrey's 2024 season unravelled quickly after an Achilles injury kept him out of the first eight games. Just as the 49ers hoped for a comeback, a posterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee in December ended his year prematurely. This double injury setback derailed San Francisco's offense and contributed significantly to their playoff absence. Head coach Kyle Shanahan recently provided a crucial update on McCaffrey's health, expressing guarded optimism. Shanahan emphasized the importance of 'protecting him from himself,' highlighting the risk of rushing back too soon. Despite this, McCaffrey remains enthusiastic about his recovery and the prospect of returning to the field stronger. On Thursday, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an encouraging update on Christian McCaffrey's recovery, as reported by 95.7 The Game. Shanahan highlighted McCaffrey's dedication and resilience, saying, 'Christian is as ready as any player I've ever been around. When he gets hurt, he commits fully to rehab. Right now, he's healthy as can be.' The 49ers' offense is built around McCaffrey's unique skill set. In 2023, he amassed 1,459 rushing yards, scored 14 rushing touchdowns, and added 67 receptions for 564 yards and seven receiving touchdowns. His dual-threat capability as a rusher and receiver makes him indispensable in San Francisco's game plan. With quarterback Brock Purdy signing a new contract, the San Francisco 49ers have high hopes to bounce back and reach the playoffs next season. Christian McCaffrey's health remains the key factor; without full strength from the star running back, another tough season and a missed postseason are real possibilities. Also Read: Las Vegas Raiders could pursue Tyreek Hill trade to strengthen 2025 offense, with $36M cap space available Ultimately, the 2025 season will test whether McCaffrey can overcome his injuries and return to his dominant form. Kyle Shanahan's cautious yet hopeful stance reflects the team's recognition that their playoff ambitions depend heavily on their star running back's comeback. San Francisco's chances for postseason success are deeply tied to McCaffrey staying healthy and performing at his best.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kyle Shanahan: Right now, Christian McCaffrey is healthy as can be
After helping lead the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII in 2023, Christian McCaffrey's 2024 season was marred by injury. McCaffrey dealt with bilateral Achilles tendinitis well into the regular season. Then in his fourth game of the year, he suffered a PCL injury that sidelined him for the rest of the campaign. But this spring, McCaffrey is back. 'Christian is as ready as any player I've ever been around,' head coach Kyle Shanahan said in his Thursday press conference. 'When he gets hurt, he's got to rehab and get better. Right now, he's healthy as can be. 'We've got to kind of protect him from himself, but Christian has a good idea of what he needs to do right now. He's doing a lot less than he normally would do, but I know he is excited on how healthy he feels and the fact that he can get out there.' McCaffrey was the AP offensive player of the year in 2023, registering a league-high 339 touches, 2,023 yards from scrimmage (1,459 rushing, 564 receiving), and 21 touchdowns. In four games last year, McCaffrey was limited to 202 yards rushing and 146 yards receiving on 15 catches.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Christian McCaffrey 'as healthy as can be,' says 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan from OTAs
Perhaps the best news out of San Francisco 49ers ' OTAs is head coach Kyle Shanahan saying running back Christian McCaffrey is "as healthy as can be." McCaffrey, soon to turn 29, was limited to only four games last season due to Achilles tendinitis in both ankles and a right knee injury that prevented him from making any explosive movement or cuts. He rushed for 202 yards with no touchdowns, averaging four yards per carry. Videos from the 49ers' workouts in Santa Clara showed McCaffrey making sharp cuts and showing burst out of them, which had everyone excited that the eight-year veteran is fully recovered and healthy going into the 2025-26 season. McCaffrey is two seasons removed from a career-high and NFL-leading 1,459 yards rushing and 14 TDs, with another 564 yards and seven scores on 67 catches. That earned him NFL Offensive Player of the Year, along with being named first-team All-Pro and his third Pro Bowl honor. He signed a two-year, $38 million extension last June, keeping him under contract through 2027. As could be expected, the 49ers' rushing attack was impacted significantly by McCaffrey's absence. The team ranked 12th in the NFL last season with 2,163 yards and 17 TDs, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Compare that to 2023, when San Francisco ranked third with 2,389 yards and 27 scores, bolstered by McCaffrey's league-leading total. Jordan Mason was the 49ers' leading rusher last season with 789 yards and was limited by ankle and shoulder injuries. But he signed with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency. That leaves Isaac Guerendo as San Francisco's top returning rusher with 420 yards. Yet he also struggled with knee and ankle issues. McCaffrey looking recovered and healthy should be especially encouraging for the 49ers, as the running back could miss some of training camp while on paternity leave. But that gives Guerendo, fifth-round pick Jordan James and undrafted free agent Corey Kiner opportunities to get some snaps and prepare to make contributions.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice, showing no ill effects from injuries
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers returned to the practice field this week with a very important piece back after missing most of last season with injuries. Running back Christian McCaffrey is fully recovered from the Achilles' and knee injuries that limited him to just four games last season in a major boost to the Niners. McCaffrey took part in the first team practice open to the media this season on Thursday, showing no ill effects from the injuries that led to a frustrating 2024 season. 'Christian is as ready as any player I've ever been around,' coach Kyle Shanahan said. "When he gets hurt, he's got to rehab and get better. Right now he's healthy as can be. We've got to kind of protect him from himself, but Christian has a good idea of what he needs to do right now. He's doing a lot less than he normally would do, but I know he is excited on how healthy he feels and the fact that he can get out there.' McCaffrey looked like his old self in drills, showing the speed and explosiveness that helped him win Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. McCaffrey skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason last year awaiting a new contract and barely got any time on the field. He went down early in training camp with Achilles' tendinitis that sidelined him for the first eight games. He returned and played four games before injuring his right knee in Week 13 in Buffalo, then missed the final five games. He rushed for just 202 yards on 50 carries in four games and was unable to match his sensational 2023 season. The Niners hope having a healthy McCaffrey will help them bounce back from a 6-11 season in 2024. 'He's still really good at football, so that's exciting,' tight end George Kittle said. 'One year removed from being Offensive Player of the Year. Still very good at football, looks great. ... Having Christian out there is awesome.' McCaffrey won the award after leading the NFL with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and tying for the league lead with 21 touchdowns. McCaffrey had missed just one game combined in 2022-23 — a meaningless Week 18 game in the 2023 season for San Francisco when he had a sore calf — after missing 23 games because of injuries in his final two full seasons with Carolina. The Niners have had good attendance this offseason thanks in part to getting lucrative contract extensions done early with stars Kittle, quarterback Brock Purdy and linebacker Fred Warner. That's in sharp contrast to recent years when contract disputes didn't get resolved until after the start of training camp or later. 'I'm a huge fan of getting all the things done early,' Kittle said. "I'm glad they decided to do that. That's awesome for us because now we have everybody in the building that's just focused on playing football, and focusing on just getting a little bit better every single day. I'm huge fan us getting them all done. It's good for football because now all we're focused on is football." The one notable absence has been star left tackle Trent Williams, who took part in the start of the offseason program but has been away the past couple of weeks. Shanahan said he expected Williams back soon with mandatory minicamp starting June 10. The Niners have several players still recovering from injuries and not taking part in the start of offseason practices, including receiver Brandon Aiyuk and safety Malik Mustapha . Shanahan also said that safety Ji'Ayir Brown had ankle surgery in the offseason and will be out until training camp. Receiver Ricky Pearsall injured his hamstring during offseason workouts and likely won't be ready until training camp. Rookies Alfred Collins and Marques Sigle also are currently sidelined with injuries. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos is also away from the team awaiting the birth of his child. /hub/NFL
