San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed to reporters on Monday.
“When he had it in both,” Shanahan said, per the team’s official website. “I think it started with one, he overpays, and it goes to another. Especially one of them that has been bothering him.”
Tendinitis first appeared in the 28-year-old’s right leg.
Last week, 49ers general manager John Lynch told KNBR that McCaffrey’s injury was “severe” and that he had “Achilles tendinitis.”
McCaffrey, who was placed on injured reserve in early September with calf and Achilles tendon injuries, recently traveled to Germany to see a specialist.
He was originally eligible to return for Thursday night’s game at Seattle on October 10. According to NFL Media, the Niners now expect McCaffrey to return to the field in early November. He has yet to make his 2024 debut for the 2-2 Niners.
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McCaffrey led the NFL last season with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and was tied for the league lead with 21 touchdowns. He also won the 2023 AP Player of the Year Award.
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