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49ers Place All-Pro Christian McCaffrey on Injured Reserve Today, Will Miss Four Games

Sep 14, 2024, 05:21 PM

The San Francisco 49ers are placing All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve today due to calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, will miss at least the next four games. The team will reassess his condition in mid-October to determine if he can return. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had hinted at this possibility the previous day. Jordan Mason is expected to take over as the primary running back in McCaffrey's absence.