The San Francisco 49ers have officially opened the practice window for star running back Christian McCaffrey, who has been sidelined for the entire 2024 NFL season due to injury.
McCaffrey, who has been working tirelessly to recover, is now on track for a potential return to action as the 49ers push toward the latter part of the season.
On Monday, the 49ers generated excitement by activating McCaffrey’s practice window, raising hopes that he could be ready for Week 10’s crucial game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
As part of his recovery, McCaffrey even traveled to Germany for specialized treatment on his Achilles tendinitis and calf issues. Social media has been buzzing with clips showing McCaffrey reintroducing himself to the team’s facilities, engaging in drills and exercises, though at a controlled pace to ensure a safe return.
Although McCaffrey’s return has been cautious, it had been widely expected that Week 10 would mark his first game back, following positive reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Just last week, on *The Pat McAfee Show*, Schefter gave an optimistic update about McCaffrey’s recovery, mentioning that he hadn’t experienced any setbacks so far.
This might be the first positive injury update on McCaffrey all season,” Schefter said. “He’s had no setbacks in his recovery and he’s looking strong. Right now, he’s on track to return after the bye and play against the Buccaneers.”
However, Schefter cautioned that McCaffrey’s return is still contingent on his health and any potential setbacks. “We thought he’d be back for the opener, but he had a setback just before that,” Schefter added, keeping expectations tempered. “Right now, though, he’s trending toward playing against the Buccaneers.”
