McCaffrey sits out practice with ‘tightness’ as the 49ers manage his workload
Summary
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey missed practice due to general tightness as the team carefully manages his workload during training camp. The team is short on backup running backs due to injuries, while key players like Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa are also recovering from health issues.Key Facts
- Christian McCaffrey sat out practice with general tightness but is reportedly doing fine.
- The 49ers changed their training camp schedule to avoid long stretches of consecutive full practices.
- McCaffrey led the NFL with 413 touches from scrimmage in the 2025 season.
- The 49ers lack healthy backup running backs because their top three backups are injured.
- Rookie Kaelon Black has an adductor injury; Jordan James has broken ribs; Isaac Guerendo has a torn pectoral muscle.
- Other running backs like Patrick Taylor Jr., Sincere McCormick, and Khalil Herbert took more carries in practice.
- Wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to training camp and is also working as a running back.
- Defensive end Nick Bosa missed his fourth straight practice due to soreness while recovering from a torn ACL.
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