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The San Francisco 49ers have added Christian McCaffrey to their injury report with a calf injury in what is a major scare before their first game of the season on Sunday.
The running back, 29, missed most of last season with Achilles tendonitis followed by a knee ligament tear. In 2023, he was the driving force behind a team that reached the Super Bowl before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.
He practiced fully on Wednesday, so Thursday's development where he was limited is a huge concern before Sunday's game on the road against Seattle Seahawks.
Given his recent history, head coach Kyle Shanahan may not want to risk him with a long season ahead - his availability will, without question, define the success of the 49ers in 2025.
McCaffrey had looked in good shape in 49ers camp preparing for the new campaign and after an offseason where he and wife Olivia Culpo welcomed their first child.
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