Christian McCaffrey returns to practice for 49ers ahead of Rams game

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Christian McCaffrey returns to practice for 49ers ahead of Rams game
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams this Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, in the first NFL game held in that city. Running back Christian McCaffrey has been cleared of injury concerns and does not appear on the team's initial injury report. McCaffrey had previously dealt with tightness that restricted his activity during training camp but is now expected to handle his standard workload. While McCaffrey is available, tight end George Kittle remains a game-time decision due to an injury. The Los Angeles Rams will be without Aaron Donald, who will not play following his return from retirement. Wide receiver Puka Nacua is active for the Rams and carries no injury designation heading into the matchup.

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  • •Christian McCaffrey is removed from the 49ers injury report before the Thursday game.
  • •George Kittle is a game-time decision for the San Francisco 49ers.
  • •Aaron Donald will not participate in the Rams Week 1 contest.
  • •Puka Nacua is healthy and expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams.
  • •The 49ers and Rams play in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday evening.
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The San Francisco 49ers edged NFC West rivals Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday, 27-7, but not without absorbing blows on the injury front . For one, San Francisco rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling left the game in the first half with an apparent non-contact lower-body injury. He was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest. […] The post 49ers news: De'Zhaun Stribling gets encouraging injury update after Rams game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The San Francisco 49ers have officially begun their NFL season on Thursday night with a Week 1 divisional showdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.While San Francisco started the scoring with a field goal, the Rams quickly responded with a Kyren Williams rushing touchdown to take the lead.However, the early story for the […] The post San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Suddenly Exits Rams Game With Unfortunate Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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The San Francisco 49ers took a 10-7 lead into halftime over the Los Angeles Rams during their Week 1 matchup in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday night. However, the half didn’t conclude without the 49ers suffering some brutal injury blows on the offensive side of the ball. Shortly after rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling had to […] The post San Francisco 49ers Tight End Carted Off Against Rams With Apparent Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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