Christian McCaffrey's Week 10 status gets clearer as 49ers running back awaits season debut Christian McCaffrey has yet to suit up this year as he battles an Achilles issue By JAKE NISSE Published: 02:59, 8 November 2024 | Updated: 03:05, 8 November 2024 e-mail View comments Christian McCaffrey has yet to play this season for the 49ers, but his status for this weekend's game against the Bucs got clearer as coach Kyle Shanahan offered an update on radio station KNBR . The running back, who was placed on injured reserve in September with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs, began practicing for San Francisco this week. And barring any last-minute changes, the 28-year-old will be back in action on Sunday according to Shanahan.
'He's been awesome these last two days,' Shanahan said on his KNBR radio hit according to ESPN . 'You never know [about] a setback or anything, but these two days have been great, and I expect to see him out there.' Christian McCaffrey is expected to make his season debut this weekend against the Bucs The running back played a pivotal role in the 49ers reaching the Super Bowl last year Read More BREAKING NEWS San Francisco 49ers release huge Christian McCaffrey update On Monday, San Francisco opened McCaffrey's 21-day practice window and designated his return from injured reserve.
He participated in a limited fashion on Wednesday and Thursday as well, with the latter session the lone padded practice of the week. 'It's been awesome,' quarterback Brock P.