49ers confirm Christian McCaffrey's tightness issue is minor as veteran RB Khalil Herbert released
The 49ers said Christian McCaffrey's reported tightness is a real but non-serious injury, and they cut running back Khalil Herbert.
San Francisco 49ers officials clarified that running back Christian McCaffrey is indeed experiencing tightness, but the condition is not deemed worrisome. The update was shared by NFL Insider Ian Rappoport on "The Insiders" and echoed by other league sources. In a separate development, the team waived veteran running back Khalil Herbert, who had been the leading rusher in the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Herbert recorded six carries for 18 yards and added two receptions for 35 yards before his release. McCaffrey, under a two-year, $38 million extension through 2027, is expected to remain healthy despite a history of injuries. The roster changes reflect the 49ers' confidence in their backfield depth as the season approaches.
Why it matters
The updates affect the 49ers' running back depth and roster strategy heading into the NFL season.
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