The 49ers positioned star working again Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendinitis) on injured reserve practically two weeks in the past, sidelining him for at the least 4 video games. Nonetheless, there’s rising perception it may very well be for much longer.
On Monday night time, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that McCaffrey is traveling to Germany over the weekend to go to a specialist concerning his Achilles tendinitis.
That, after all, precipitated many to consider his harm was much more extreme than beforehand thought.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan did not have a lot to replace on the state of affairs on Wednesday.
“No replace,” Shanahan said by way of Mike Florio of Professional Soccer Speak. “I have not talked to him.”
Nonetheless, reporters felt it was essential to proceed digging and discover a solution to everybody’s query: Is there an opportunity McCaffrey will not play for the remainder of the season?
Shanahan’s response: “Not that I do know of.”
Whereas that was removed from a assured reply, Shanahan is ready for solutions like all people else.
It has been an unideal begin to the season for 1-2 San Francisco, as a number of key gamers have suffered accidents.
Exterior of McCaffrey, quarterback Brock Purdy (again), vast receiver Deebo Samuel (calf) and tight finish George Kittle (hamstring) have all proven up on the injury report to start the yr.
Fortunately, none appear to have as severe of an harm as McCaffrey, and working again Jordan Mason has been filling in fairly effectively within the meantime.
The third-year working again has rushed for 324 yards and two touchdowns within the season’s first three video games. He is additionally reeled in 4 catches for 20 yards.
It stays to be seen how lengthy McCaffrey will probably be sidelined, however the 49ers won’t have him in Week 4 after they host the New England Patriots (1-2).
McCaffrey has struggled to remain wholesome previously. The 2024 season appears to be following swimsuit.