Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice, says time away was part of the plan

Christian McCaffrey addresses his absences at 49ers practices

Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Christian McCaffrey had been absent from San Francisco practices for over two weeks, but he finally returned on Sunday. Concerns about his health arose while he was away, and the Niners were unclear about his exact statu…

Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice, says time away was part of the plan

Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice and explains why his recent absence was planned, as he looks to stay fresh for the regular season.

Christian McCaffrey: Absence from practices was 'part of the plan from the jump'

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since Aug. 8.

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