McCaffrey’s Return Rife With History | NFL News

Christian McCaffrey’s return to practice in Melbourne has fans buzzing—but don’t get too excited. Listed as questionable for Thursday’s season opener against the Rams, the star running back missed early practices with an undisclosed injury, echoing his August calf issue and last year’s surprise game-day absence due to Achilles tendinitis. With 414 carries last season and a team that’s cautious about overworking him, McCaffrey’s availability remains uncertain. Fantasy players and Niners fans alike should brace for another potential “déjà vu” moment—his status won’t be confirmed until kickoff. 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/8fd5260416487860