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Christian McCaffrey dealing with tightness ahead of 49ers season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Christian McCaffrey dealing with tightness ahead of 49ers season opener

Summary

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is missing practice due to ongoing tightness that has sidelined him since last Monday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed concern over McCaffrey pushing through the discomfort, which could lead to further injury. The team has experienced significant injury issues in recent seasons, including losing wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to a knee injury that will keep him out for the season. With the regular season approaching, proper management of McCaffrey's workload is critical to avoid exacerbating any potential issues.

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Status Watch

•McCaffrey has missed multiple practices due to tightness.
•Kyle Shanahan emphasizes caution to avoid serious injuries.
•Ricky Pearsall is out for the season due to knee surgery.
•49ers face challenges with a history of player injuries.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers confirm ominous ‘tightness’ for Christian McCaffrey

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It’s hard to find an NFL franchise that has had worse injury luck in recent seasons than the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners made Super Bowl LIV in 2020, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately for San Francisco, since then, the Chiefs have been devastated by injuries, preventing them from becoming serious…
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