49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Reveals Real Reason Behind Christian McCaffrey's Absence
Summary
Christian McCaffrey is not practicing with the San Francisco 49ers due to muscle tightness. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey’s absence is not related to contract issues but to resting him before the season starts.Key Facts
- Christian McCaffrey has two years left on his current contract with the 49ers.
- Some people thought McCaffrey might be holding out for a new contract because other top running backs recently got extensions.
- McCaffrey’s coach denied these contract hold-out rumors.
- McCaffrey missed time last season due to a serious Achilles and knee injury.
- Last season, McCaffrey played 17 games, rushing for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- He was also the team’s leading receiver, with 924 yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
- McCaffrey led the league in total touches and was second in total yards from scrimmage.
- The 49ers are resting McCaffrey carefully because of his injury history and heavy workload last season.
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