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Karl Rasmussen

49ers Get Concerning Update on Christian McCaffrey's Achilles Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches from the sideline. | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Christian McCaffrey traveled to Germany to see a specialist about his lingering Achilles injury. He has since returned to San Francisco, but it remains unclear when the 49ers star will return to action.

According to NBC's Matt Maiocco on the 49ers Talk podcast, McCaffrey dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinitis, indicating that the issue isn't just with one leg. The All-Pro running back was placed on injured reserve after Week 1 due to his calf injury and Achilles tendinitis, though the team never specified that the tendinitis was impacting both Achilles'.

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