San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is officially being placed on injured reserve, per multiple reports. McCaffrey will now miss at least the next four games while recovering from Achilles tendinitis and calf tightness.
ESPN sources: 49ers officially are placing All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve due to his calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey now will miss the next four games, at least, before the team assesses whether he can return in mid-October. pic.twitter.com/VV9GRihDrL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 14, 2024
McCaffrey was a late scratch in last Monday's season opener, with the 49ers announcing that he would be inactive just a few hours before kickoff.