McCaffrey’s Absence Explained | San Francisco 49ers News

Christian McCaffrey’s absence from practice isn’t about a contract holdout — it’s muscle tightness, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Despite rumors fueled by other RBs landing big deals, McCaffrey remains under contract through 2027 and is still fully engaged with the team. His recent Achilles tendinitis sidelined him last season, adding to the cautious watch on his durability. With running backs’ careers short and physical demands high, the 49ers are focused on managing his health — for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dfbb50fefc5fdb18