
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is making a promising return to the field after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey has been back at practice for a week and is expected to make his season debut this Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism about McCaffrey's progress, noting that the star running back has had three consecutive days of practice without any setbacks. Shanahan stated that he anticipates McCaffrey will be ready to play in the upcoming game.