Aiyuk and McCaffrey return to 49ers practice on Tuesday Originally appeared in NBC Bay Area Sports
There were not one, not two, but three welcome sights for the 49ers at Tuesday’s practice.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams were all present at the practice. However, only Aiyuk and McCaffrey participated while Williams watched from the sidelines as Your contractual agreement There were still some final details to be worked out.
Aiyuk practiced with the team for the first time since last season after contract negotiations took place during the spring and summer before both sides agreed to a contract. A four-year, $120 million contract last week, putting an end to months of resistance and reluctance.
McCaffrey missed most of training camp and all three preseason games. after suffering a calf strain in early August, but has been around the team every day and has been seen rehabilitating on the sidelines in recent weeks.
Williams and the 49ers still had some minor details to work out before the All-Pro could sign his renewed contract and return to practice, but his appearance at the facility and on the field was certainly a good sign that he would soon join his teammates.