Christian McCaffrey misses 49ers practice due to tightness
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey did not participate in Monday's practice due to reported tightness. The nature and severity of the tightness are currently unspecified. McCaffrey joins a list of injured players, with the team facing challenges as they prepare for preseason. Alongside McCaffrey, edge rusher Nick Bosa has also missed practice due to soreness, while other teammates including Mike Evans remain sidelined. The team is expected to hold a joint practice on Tuesday before their first preseason game on Thursday.
- •McCaffrey is sitting out due to tightness, specifics not disclosed.
- •Nick Bosa has missed four consecutive practices due to soreness.
- •Team holds a joint practice on Tuesday and a preseason game Thursday.
- •Other players not practicing include Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — McCaffrey sits out practice with 'tightness' as the 49ers manage his workload
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey out of Monday's practice with "tightness"
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is sitting out of practice due to ‘tightness’
"San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was held out of practice on Monday with what the team described as general tightness. The 30-year-old McCaffrey had participated in every practice so far this summer for the 49ers as the team altered its schedule for training camp this year to eliminate stretches of three straight full practices. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said McCaffrey was “doing fine” and the team was managing his workload.
"The 49ers may have yet another injury concern.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:17 PMMcCaffrey sits out practice with 'tightness' as the 49ers manage his workload
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was held out of practice on Monday with what the team described as general tightness. The 30-year-old McCaffrey had participated in every practice so far this summer for the 49ers as the team altered its schedule for training camp this year to eliminate stretches of three straight full practices. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said McCaffrey was “doing fine” and the team was managing his workload.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:13 PMChristian McCaffrey out of Monday's practice with "tightness"
The 49ers may have yet another injury concern.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:03 PM49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is sitting out of practice due to ‘tightness’
Still no Mike Evans at practice, either
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