Christian McCaffrey

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49ers' McCaffrey Sidelined: What You Need to Know About His Calf Injury

Christian McCaffrey - Fantasy Football - Injury Updates - Kyle Shanahan - NFL - San Francisco 49ers

49ers fans, hold your breath! Christian McCaffrey is out for preseason with a calf strain. ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Get the full scoop on his recovery and some surprising fun facts!

49ers fans, hold onto your hats! Star running back Christian McCaffrey won't be hitting the field this preseason as he nurses a calf injury. The news broke out of Santa Clara, where McCaffrey strained his calf during practice. Expected to be sidelined for about two weeks, this All-Pro player is no stranger to the aches and pains that come with the sport. As a veteran and pivotal player for the 49ers, his absence is definitely a buzzkill for fans who were eager to see him in action. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the injury in his statement on Tuesday, mentioning that McCaffrey will be out for the preseason but is expected to return for the regular season.

While the injury is unfortunate, it does give McCaffrey some extra time to rest and focus on healing completely before the season kicks off. In addition, this could be a golden opportunity for other running backs to step up and make a mark during the preseason games. The team will definitely miss McCaffrey's explosive plays, but ensuring his health for the regular season is the right call. Shanahan's announcement has left many speculating about McCaffrey's status for Week 1, but only time will tell.

Christian McCaffrey joined the 49ers in a blockbuster trade last season and instantly became a key offensive weapon. Producing jaw-dropping plays and racking up impressive stats, McCaffrey has quickly become a fan favorite in San Francisco. Known for his versatility, he has the ability to change the course of a game with his running and receiving skills.

In fact, McCaffrey holds the record for most receptions by a running back in a single season, with 116 catches during the 2019 season. Additionally, he is one of only three players in NFL history to record 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. His value to the team extends beyond just his stats; his leadership and experience make him a cornerstone of the 49ers' offense.

As he takes time to recover, fans can only hope that McCaffrey returns stronger and ready to lead the 49ers to victory. In the meantime, it might be worth brushing up on some McCaffrey trivia, like how he is the son of former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey or how he played college ball at Stanford, setting several records there as well. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, McCaffrey's journey through the NFL has been nothing short of spectacular, calf strain and all.

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49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) won't play in preseason (KNBR)

Christian McCaffrey won't play this preseason for the San Francisco 49ers as he recovers from a calf strain. McCaffrey strained the calf on Sunday and had ...

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Calf injury to keep 49ers' Christian McCaffrey out for preseason ... (ESPN)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Given his status as a veteran and one of the team's best players, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was always ...

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will miss about 2 weeks with a calf injury (The Associated Press)

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of practice after straining his calf.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey Has Calf Injury, Likely Out for 2024 NFL ... (Bleacher Report)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Tuesday that running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf strain and is unlikely ...

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey's Week 1 status in question after injury (Fox News)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Tuesday that Christian McCaffrey has a calf injury that will sideline him for a "couple weeks."

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Christian McCaffrey to Miss 49ers' Entire Preseason Due to Calf Injury (Sports Illustrated)

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday that star running back Christian McCaffrey would be sidelined for the preseason after ...

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Christian McCaffrey already out for preseason with calf injury in ... (New York Post)

Christian McCaffrey will not be taking part in the preseason due to a calf strain, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan revealed on Tuesday.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey has calf strain, won't play in preseason (Fairfield Daily Republic)

SANTA CLARA โ€” Christian McCaffrey won't play this preseason, which comes as no surprise given he never took a snap a year ago in three exhibition games.

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Christian McCaffrey Injury Update: Is He Still the Top Pick in Fantasy ... (Sports Illustrated)

McCaffrey totaled 123 more PPR points than the 2023 RB2 Raheem Mostert. Not only that, but McCaffrey's 391 PPR points also outpaced the league's number-one wide ...

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Training Camp Day 11: Injury Updates on Christian McCaffrey, Mitch ... (49ers.com)

A recap on all the action from Day 11 including a check-in head coach Kyle Shanahan, standout plays from the second to last open practice of camp and injury ...

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