All the signs have been pointing to this outcome, and now, it finally seems to be becoming a reality: Christian McCaffrey is back. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the star running back will finally make his 2024 season debut in Tampa Bay this Sunday for the 49ers. While he has not yet been activated from injured reserve, Rapoport’s language doesn’t leave much room for doubt as he claims McCaffrey “is going to play Sunday.”
McCaffrey missed time in the summer with an Achilles issue which did not immediately seem to threaten his availability for the regular season. The 28-year-old was ultimately placed on injured reserve, however, before taking a trip to Germany to see a specialist. A period of recovery was in place upon return before McCaffrey began a ramp-up phase in his rehab.
About a month ago, the three-time Pro Bowler resumed on-field work, and he has not encountered any setbacks since. On Monday, the 49ers opened McCaffrey’s activation window, requiring him to be moved to the active roster within three weeks in order to avoid reverting to season-ending IR. The intention was never for him to use the full 21-day practice window; the 49ers fully intended for him to play this weekend.
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