San Francisco 49ers release huge Christian McCaffrey update as star running back nears first game of the season

The 49ers have released an important update on Christian McCaffrey’s injury and the running back has yet to play this season due to Achilles tendon issues.

The defending NFC champions have been without McCaffrey for their first eight games, with the star running back reportedly dealing with Achilles tendonitis in both legs.

Now, McCaffrey has finally come off the injured reserve list and the team announced that its practice window has opened.

The update means McCaffrey could debut this week.

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