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49ers Adjust McCaffrey Workload After Tightness Concern

8/11/2026

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Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said the 49ers are managing Christian McCaffrey’s workload after he missed Monday practice because of tightness.
McCaffrey led the league with 413 touches, posting 311 carries for 1,202 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Kubiak said younger backs Kaelon Black and Jordan James are near return while Isaac Guerendo on the PUP list is progressing after a pectoral injury.

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Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said the 49ers are managing Christian McCaffrey’s workload after he missed Monday practice because of tightness.
McCaffrey led the league with 413 touches, posting 311 carries for 1,202 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Kubiak said younger backs Kaelon Black and Jordan James are near return while Isaac Guerendo on the PUP list is progressing after a pectoral injury.