McCaffrey’s Status and RB Market Buzz | San Francisco 49ers News

Christian McCaffrey’s injury status is causing buzz, but coach Shanahan insists there’s no rush to return him — especially after missed practices — and firmly shuts down any contract speculation. He even says McCaffrey would be playing if it were a regular-season game. With two years left on his deal and big cap hits looming, a strong 2024 could position him for a massive payday, especially after leading the league in touches and finishing second in scrimmage yards last year. Meanwhile, Jordan James and rookie Kaelon Black are ready to step up — both with zero carries this season — as McCaffrey’s absence could reshape the backfield. 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/24c5dae514ede4cc