Christian McCaffrey misses practice amid contract speculation

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been absent from practice due to muscle tightness, raising questions about his status. Reports suggest that his absence could be linked to recent contract extensions received by other running backs, including Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, who secured lucrative deals. McCaffrey’s current contract, which is worth approximately $12.5 million, is non-guaranteed if he misses time. The 49ers are already dealing with a growing list of injured players, and the loss of McCaffrey could significantly impact their offense. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is also managing his own health issues following a car crash in the offseason.

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