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49ers' Christian McCaffrey returns to practice ahead of regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

49ers' Christian McCaffrey returns to practice ahead of regular season

Summary

Christian McCaffrey returned to practice with the San Francisco 49ers on August 23, 2026, after being sidelined due to tightness. His participation marks a significant step forward for the team's offense as the regular season approaches. Tight end George Kittle also participated in drills after being activated from the physically unable to perform list. McCaffrey downplayed concerns about his absence, explaining that the team had a strategic plan to manage his workload. Both McCaffrey and Kittle returning together is seen as a positive development for the 49ers during the final stages of training camp.

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•Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on August 23, 2026.
•McCaffrey participated in individual and team drills with several carries.
•George Kittle also returned to practice after recovering from an Achilles injury.
•McCaffrey reassured that his absence was part of a planned training regimen.
•The 49ers aim to have both players ready for the upcoming season.

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8:56 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers get massive boost as Christian McCaffrey finally returns to practice

What they're saying

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Christian McCaffrey is back on the field, and his message after returning to 49ers practice should have San Francisco fans fired up about what’s coming next.
— Yahoo Sports

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