Dec 1, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) tries to avoid Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) on a run in the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn ImagesChristian McCaffrey suffered what turned out to be a season-ending knee injury in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills.While the PCL sprain that resulted from an awkward landing on the hard turf in snowy Buffalo put McCaffrey on IR, he told reporters at the team's locker cleanout day Monday that he would have been able to return for the postseason. ESPN's Nick Wagoner reported McCaffrey is rehabbing at the team facility and is on track to be a full go when the offseason program kicks off.This isn't necessarily surprising news since McCaffrey's injury was given a six-week recovery time. Wild card weekend would have been the sixth week. The good news is McCaffrey didn't suffer any additional damage or setbacks.Given his injury issues in 2024, any ailment with the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year sends up red flags. He dealt with bilateral Achilles tendinitis that cost him the first eight games of the season. His knee injury cost him the final five contests.McCaffrey wound up rushing for 202 yards on 50 carries and notching 146 receiving yards on 15 catches. The 49ers offense clearly struggled in his absence and they stumbled badly shortly after his return, so even if he'd stayed healthy through the end of the year it's unlikely he would have had enough of an impact to turn their disastrous season around.Getting a fully health McCaffrey would be a massive boost for the 49ers as they try to regain their status as a playoff team in the NFC. Any signs that he's on track to be in the building for OTAs and a full go for training camp in late July are good for San Francisco.More!Brock Purdy implies he'll hold out without new contract from 49ersThe good and the bad from the 49ers' loss vs. Cardinals in season finaleReport: Jets tapping 49ers coaching staff in head coach searchThis article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides promising update on knee injury

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides promising update on knee injury

The good and the bad from the 49ers’ loss vs. Cardinals in season finale This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides promising update on knee injuryGiven his injury issues in 2024, any ailment with the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year sends up red flags. He dealt with bilateral Achilles […]

Dec 1, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) tries to avoid Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) on a run in the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides promising update on knee injuryGiven his injury issues in 2024, any ailment with the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year sends up red flags. He dealt with bilateral Achilles tendinitis that cost him the first eight games of the season. His knee injury cost him the final five contests.Report: Jets tapping 49ers coaching staff in head coach searchGetting a fully health McCaffrey would be a massive boost for the 49ers as they try to regain their status as a playoff team in the NFC. Any signs that he’s on track to be in the building for OTAs and a full go for training camp in late July are good for San Francisco.McCaffrey wound up rushing for 202 yards on 50 carries and notching 146 receiving yards on 15 catches. The 49ers offense clearly struggled in his absence and they stumbled badly shortly after his return, so even if he’d stayed healthy through the end of the year it’s unlikely he would have had enough of an impact to turn their disastrous season around.While the PCL sprain that resulted from an awkward landing on the hard turf in snowy Buffalo put McCaffrey on IR, he told reporters at the team’s locker cleanout day Monday that he would have been able to return for the postseason. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner reported McCaffrey is rehabbing at the team facility and is on track to be a full go when the offseason program kicks off.

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This isn’t necessarily surprising news since McCaffrey’s injury was given a six-week recovery time. Wild card weekend would have been the sixth week. The good news is McCaffrey didn’t suffer any additional damage or setbacks.

Dec 1, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) tries to avoid Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) on a run in the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Brock Purdy implies he’ll hold out without new contract from 49ersChristian McCaffrey suffered what turned out to be a season-ending knee injury in the San Francisco 49ers‘ Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills.