San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey's Achilles injury has taken a turn for the worse, as it was revealed that he is dealing with tendinitis in both legs, not just one.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's injury woes have deepened, with head coach Kyle Shanahan confirming that the star athlete is battling Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs. This revelation casts an even gloomier cloud over the team's hopes of McCaffrey making a significant impact this season.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Shanahan's comments, adding that McCaffrey has been experiencing bilateral Achilles tendinitis for some time. However, the condition is reportedly more concentrated in one leg than the other. This news comes as a major setback for the 49ers, who were already reeling from McCaffrey's initial Achilles injury.
Christian McCaffrey's Achilles Woes Deepen for San Francisco 49ers
NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco broke the news on Sunday's "49ers Talk Podcast." As Schefter highlighted, this latest development throws a significant wrench into the team's plans to have McCaffrey play this year. It was initially expected that McCaffrey would only be dealing with one Achilles tendinitis issue.
The severity of McCaffrey's injuries is unclear. It is unknown whether he has been battling Achilles tendinitis in both legs throughout the offseason or if this is a new injury that has emerged in recent weeks. Regardless, the news is a major blow to the 49ers' aspirations to bounce back from their Super Bowl defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs last season.
Christian McCaffrey's Achilles Woes Deepen for San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have been cautious in their approach to McCaffrey's recovery. The team has no intention of rushing him back into action, particularly with his backup, Jordan Mason, performing admirably since taking over the starting role. Shanahan has indicated that the 49ers plan to begin McCaffrey on physical therapy this week, with the hope of gradually increasing his workload until he is ready to return from Injured Reserve.
McCaffrey recently consulted with an Achilles specialist in Germany, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his injury. The latest report of a second affected leg has further dampened the spirits of 49ers fans and fantasy football owners.
Christian McCaffrey's Achilles Woes Deepen for San Francisco 49ers
Mason has emerged as a capable replacement for McCaffrey, ranking second in the league with 447 rushing yards through four games. However, the depth of the 49ers' running back corps will be tested if McCaffrey is sidelined for an extended period.
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