The 49ers restructured McCaffrey's contract Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After reworking McCaffrey's contract, San Francisco was able to free up approximately $8.6 million in cap space. The overall parameters are unclear, but he previously was due at least $12 million in each of the next three seasons. After he was dealt to the 49ers last October, McCaffrey put together 199 carries for 984 yards, hauled in 64 of 79 targets for 525 yards and scored 13 total touchdowns in 14 games (including playoffs). He'll continue to be the engine that drives the team's offense in the upcoming campaign.
Apr 28, 2023 4:14 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game against the Seahawks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey endured some practice limitations this week due to lingering knee soreness, but as has been the case for the previous six weeks, he won't carry a designation into game day. During that six-game stretch, he's been the engine that drives the 49ers offense, turning 128 touches into 767 yards from scrimmage and seven TDs.
Jan 12, 2023 2:20 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Analysis: McCaffrey has been dealing with a sore knee since a Week 12 win against the Saints, but a mild ankle sprain also impacted his practice reps last week. While he's ditched the latter health concern this week, the knee issue has forced back-to-back capped sessions to begin prep for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Seahawks. McCaffrey has ditched a designation ahead of each of the previous six contests, something that he'll aim to do upon the release of Thursday's injury report. During the aforementioned six-game stretch, he's been running on all cylinders, racking up 767 yards from scrimmage and seven TDs on 128 touches.
Jan 11, 2023 4:59 PM EST
McCaffrey (ankle/knee) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey sat out two practices last week due to the ankle and knee issues, but his status for the regular-season finale Sunday was never in question. Regardless of his level of practice participation the rest of the week, the 26-year-old should be on track to play in Saturday's wild-card matchup versus Seattle.
Jan 10, 2023 3:58 PM EST
McCaffrey (ankle/knee) rushed 10 times for 45 yards and caught all three of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-13 rout of the Cardinals.
Analysis: McCaffrey was limited to his second lowest touch total of the season (13), but he still produced a strong fantasy line with his fifth receiving touchdown on the year. The low touch count can be attributed to the star running back's recent bout with minor injuries, in addition to the team limiting his touches ahead of the playoffs. McCaffrey finishes the regular season with 1,880 yards from scrimmage and 13 combined touchdowns across 17 games with the Panthers and 49ers. San Francisco will lean heavily on its prized deadline acquisition in the wild-card round, mixing in Elijah Mitchell (knee) whenever McCaffrey is not on the field.
Jan 8, 2023 5:42 PM EST
McCaffrey (ankle/knee) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey downplayed the pair of injuries Thursday and returned to practice Friday. He'll lead the San Francisco backfield again, though perhaps with more competition for carries now that RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is expected to be activated from injured reserve and WR Deebo Samuel (ankle/knee) has been cleared to return after a three-week absence.
Jan 6, 2023 2:12 PM EST
McCaffrey (ankle/knee) returned to practice Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey already said he feels fine and downplayed any potential concern about his knee or ankle. He'll likely be active ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff with the Cardinals, though it's possible the Niners scale back McCaffrey's workload if results around the league suggest their result is unlikely to impact playoff seeding, i.e., if the Vikings lose to the Bears at 1:00 p.m. ET and the Eagles are up big on the Giants during the late-afternoon games. There's also the matter of Elijah Mitchell (knee) likely being activated from injured reserve and potentially taking a few more carries than Jordan Mason or Tyrion Davis-Price would. Even so, McCaffrey remains among the best RB plays for Week 18 as the likely focal point of San Francisco's offense for at least the first half of Sunday's game.
Jan 6, 2023 1:32 PM EST
McCaffrey (ankle/knee) didn't practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Per Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News, McCaffrey was seen jogging straight ahead during the part of Thursday's session open to the media before going to the locker room. While McCaffrey received a DNP on a second consecutive Week 18 injury report, he told David Lombardi of The Athletic afterward that he felt great, and that his absences this week were a precaution taken by the 49ers. Even if he sits out again Friday, McCaffrey may avoid a designation entirely for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but the final report of the week will reveal whether or not he does so. Assuming he's able to suit up this weekend, he appears as if he'll be welcoming back fellow RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) from IR because coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that he expects the Mitchell to be available, according to Adam Copeland of KNBR.
Jan 5, 2023 4:36 PM EST
McCaffrey (ankle) won't take part in Wednesday's practice, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Prior to this past Sunday's overtime win at Las Vegas, McCaffrey had been dealing with a knee issue since late November, but he continued to pace the backfield for five consecutive games to the tune of 115 touches for 688 yards from scrimmage and six total TDs. After Week 17 action, though, he's tending to a mild ankle sprain, which is keeping him off the practice field to begin Week 18 prep. As such, McCaffrey's status will be monitored as the week continues to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Jan 4, 2023 12:30 PM EST
McCaffrey is considered day-to-day with a mild ankle sprain, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey logged an 85 percent snap share in Sunday's 37-34 overtime win over the Raiders, while rushing 19 times for 121 yards and a TD and adding six catches on nine targets for 72 yards. However, now that 49ers' top back is dealing with an injury concern, his status will need to be monitored ahead of this weekend's contest against the Cardinals. In any case, chances are that McCaffrey's practice participation in the coming days will be impacted by his current ankle issue.
Jan 2, 2023 3:50 PM EST
McCaffrey rushed 19 times for 121 yards and a touchdown while adding six receptions on nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over Las Vegas.
Analysis: McCaffrey was the star on offense in an exciting battle between former regional rivals, gashing the opposition routinely on his 25 combined touches. The 26-year-old has been fighting through a minor knee issue in recent weeks, but Sunday's combination of voluminous touches and strong play should ease any concerns from his managers. The 49ers still have a shot at taking over the No. 1 seed in the NFC -- and a first-round bye -- so McCaffrey should continue to be a focal part of San Francisco's thriving offense against Arizona on Sunday.
Jan 1, 2023 5:54 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey has been playing through the knee injury for about a month and nonetheless handled at least 16 touches and 70 percent of offensive snaps in each of the past four games. The Niners have been cautious with his workload late in games when ahead by multiple scores, but they've otherwise given McCaffrey all the work he can handle, including 32 touches just two weeks ago in a 21-13 win over Seattle. The matchup this weekend bodes well for his efficiency, even if he does lose some carries to Jordan Mason and/or Tyrion Davis-Price.
Dec 30, 2022 1:46 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The 49ers continue to place practice restrictions on McCaffrey, who has been listed on the team's injury report with a knee issue for five weeks in a row. Friday's report will clarify whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at Las Vegas, but the aforementioned health concern hasn't stopped him from producing each of the last four contests, a span in which he's averaged 22.5 touches for 123.8 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring five touchdowns.
Dec 29, 2022 4:08 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Despite tending to a knee issue each of the previous four weeks of practice, McCaffrey has been producing on game days, recording 90 touches for 495 yards from scrimmage and five TDs over the last four contests. He managed just 58 total yards on 17 touches this past Saturday against the Commanders, but he salvaged his Week 16 with a one-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. While McCaffrey may have a cap on his reps during the entirety of Week 17 prep, there's a good chance he'll sidestep a designation ahead of Sunday's game in Las Vegas.
Dec 28, 2022 12:08 PM EST
McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 46 yards and a touchdown while chipping in two receptions for 12 yards in Saturday's 37-20 win over Washington.
Analysis: McCaffrey struggled to find running room against a stout Washington defense that welcomed back star defensive lineman Chase Young on Saturday. The dual-threat back salvaged what would have been a lackluster fantasy day by punching in a one-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to ice the win for his club. Perhaps the lowered usage was by design after the oft-injured back carried the offense against Seattle with 32 combined touches in Week 15. A well-rested McCaffrey could be primed to go off against a generous Raiders defense next Sunday.
Dec 24, 2022 6:19 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's contest against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey has been operating under practice limitations for four weeks running, but his knee issue won't stop him from suiting up for yet another game day. He's been absolutely dialed in over the last three outings, averaging 24.3 touches for 145.7 yards from scrimmage per game while tallying four total TDs. McCaffrey will be aiming to keep up the hot stretch versus Washington's 12th-ranked run defense (111.6 yards per game).
Dec 22, 2022 2:11 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: For a fourth week in a row, McCaffrey is enduring practice limitations due to a listed knee issue, but it hasn't stopped him from producing on game days. Over the last three contests, he's averaged 24.3 touches for 145.7 yards from scrimmage per game while recording four total TDs. Assuming he gains clearance to play Saturday against the Commanders, McCaffrey will be looking for a fourth consecutive performance with at last 138 total yards and one score.
Dec 21, 2022 4:05 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) will be a limited practice participant Tuesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Coming out of their Week 15 win over the Seahawks on Thursday, the 49ers haven't indicated that McCaffrey suffered any setbacks with the knee issue that first cropped up following the team's Week 12 win over the Saints, so the running back's limitations to begin Week 16 prep are most likely a matter of maintenance. In the three games since the injury surfaced, McCaffrey has played more than two-thirds of the snaps on offense each time while averaging 19 carries and seven targets per contest. Another heavy snap count and touch count should await McCaffrey in Saturday's game against the Commanders.
Dec 20, 2022 12:40 PM EST
McCaffrey rushed 26 times for 108 yards and a touchdown while bringing in six of eight targets for 30 yards in the 49ers' 21-13 win over the Seahawks on Thursday night.
Analysis: McCaffrey filled a true workhouse role for the first time as a 49er, logging a season high in carries along the way. The star back scored his second rushing touchdown in as many games when he went in from one yard out late in the first half following a Travis Homer fumble and 40-yard return by Charvarius Ward. McCaffrey now has back-to-back 100-yard efforts as well going into a Week 16 home matchup versus the Commanders a week from Saturday.
Dec 15, 2022 8:45 PM EST
McCaffrey (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against Seattle, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey has been playing through the knee injury for weeks now, and while Kyle Shanahan has been cautious in the second half of games while leading by multiple scores, the 49ers coach otherwise has unleashed McCaffrey to full effect. McCaffrey played 98 percent of offensive snaps in the first half of Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers, finishing with 153 yards and two TDs despite playing only 18 percent of snaps post-halftime. There's little doubt he'll be featured again Thursday night as the 49ers look to clinch the NFC West.
Dec 14, 2022 1:40 PM EST
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