San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to return to practice Tuesday, ESPN reported.
McCaffrey, 28, has missed the majority of training camp while nursing a strained calf.
The news comes on the heels of a report that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is close to signing an adjusted contract, ending a protracted holdout in time to take the field Monday night against the visiting New York Jets for the start of the regular season.
McCaffrey led the NFL last season with a career-high 1,459 rushing yards on 272 attempts and racked up 21 total touchdowns (14 rushing, seven receiving). It was his first full season in San Francisco after a midseason trade from the Carolina Panthers in 2022.
McCaffrey has rushed for 6,185 yards and 52 touchdowns, adding 509 receptions for 4,320 yards and 29 scores, in 91 games (84 starts) with the Panthers (2017-22) and 49ers (2022-23).
A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro selection, McCaffrey was rewarded with a two-year, $38 million extension this summer that runs through 2027.
McCaffrey also was chosen to be the cover athlete for this year’s edition of the “Madden NFL” video game series.
–Field Level Media
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