Sources: 49ers' Christian McCaffrey on IR; out next 4 games

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MINNEAPOLIS -- After two games worth of waiting and wondering whether running back Christian McCaffrey would be able to play, the San Francisco 49ers removed any doubt for the next four games on Saturday afternoon.

Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Niners are placing McCaffrey on injured reserve with calf soreness and Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey must miss at least the next four games -- including Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings -- and is eligible to return for an Oct. 10 meeting with the Seattle Seahawks on "Thursday Night Football," though that's not a guarantee.

On Friday, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged for the first…