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Kyle Shanahan, 49ers 'Never Considered' Placing Christian McCaffrey on IR

The 49ers running back missed the Week 1 matchup vs. the New York Jets.

Madison Williams

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey stands on the sidelines during a game.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey stands on the sidelines during a game. / David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey missed the team's Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets, as he's dealing with a calf injury and Achilles tendinitis.

His Week 2 status hasn't been officially decided, but recent reports indicate it's unlikely McCaffrey will compete against the Minnesota Vikings. However, 49ers fans won't need to worry too much about his long-term health as Kyle Shanahan offered a positive update regarding the team's star offensive player.

McCaffrey will not go on the injured reserve list despite some speculation that he would.

"I've never considered [putting McCaffrey on IR]," Shanahan told media on Wednesday. "I was considering him to play last week, so definitely not thinking about four weeks off."

Shanahan did not say when he expects McCaffrey to return from his injury and make his season debut.

McCaffrey was limited in practice on Wednesday, which is an improvement from not participating. He has a few more days before the team has to make a decision about his Sunday availability.

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MADISON WILLIAMS

Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.

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