McCaffrey Healthy, Set for 49ers Comeback

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is fully healthy and participating in the team's offseason program after an injury-plagued 2024 season limited him to just four games. McCaffrey missed the first eight games due to Achilles tendinitis and the final five because of a right knee PCL sprain, but now reports feeling refreshed and free of lingering issues. The 49ers, who finished 6-11 last season, are optimistic that his return will bolster their playoff hopes for 2025, especially as the roster trends younger. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and linebacker Fred Warner have expressed renewed optimism about the team's health and prospects. McCaffrey, who remains under contract through 2027, is expected to resume his key offensive role, with rookie Isaac Guerendo likely serving as his backup. His recovery is seen as central to the 49ers' efforts to rebound from a disappointing season.