49ers' Christian McCaffrey Misses Monday Practice Over Reported Tightness
Running back Christian McCaffrey sat out the 49ers' Monday practice citing tightness, leaving his participation in upcoming preseason activities uncertain.
The San Francisco 49ers resumed preseason training on Monday, but star running back Christian McCaffrey did not participate, citing a feeling of tightness that the team has not yet clarified. Coach Kyle Shanahan previously addressed Nick Bosa's ongoing soreness, emphasizing no major setback. With McCaffrey out, the backfield includes Sincere McCormick, Patrick Taylor Jr., and Khalil Herbert, while other backs such as Jordan James, Kaelon Black, and Isaac Guerendo are already on the injury list.
Wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk remain unavailable, though rookie Carver Willis has been cleared from concussion protocols. De'Zhaun Stribling returned to practice, and Kyle Juszczyk is eager to see action at running back. No further injury details are anticipated until Klay Kubiak speaks after the session.
Why it matters
McCaffrey's absence could affect the 49ers' preseason preparation and roster decisions.
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