We now have some clarity on when Christian McCaffrey will return.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the 49ers running back is ‘targeting’ to the field after the team gets back from their bye week in Week 10.
The 49ers are reportedly hoping McCaffrey can return to practice around Week 7 or 8 with a target to get back to the playing field on Nov. 10 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 28-year-old McCaffrey is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro who finished as the Associated Press’ Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 after amassing 2,023 total yards and 21 touchdowns for the NFC champion 49ers.
Obviously, Rapoport’s report brings hope that the 49ers are getting ready to have McCaffrey get back to the practice field. He noted that CMC has been running on grass over the past few weeks, a “step in the right direction.”
