San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirms that the injury to running back Christian McCaffrey is not expected to keep him out for the long term.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not go on injured reserve head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Wednesday. Shanahan said that the team has not considered placing McCaffrey on IR, via ESPN's Nick Wagoner.McCaffrey, 28, missed the 49ers' season opener on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets due to a calf injury and Achilles tendonitis.
With an additional 67 receptions for 564 yards and seven touchdowns, McCaffrey finished with over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns from scrimmage. This was the first time he recorded over 20 total touchdowns and the second time he has recorded over 2,000 yards. McCaffrey finished as a first-team All-Pro and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
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