Overview

• Christian McCaffrey remains the only proven running back as Isaac Guerendo’s shoulder injury sidelines him for several weeks.
• Rookie Jordan James returned to practice Monday after a minor knee issue kept him out of drills.
• Patrick Taylor Jr. has stepped up as the primary backup in a backfield thinned by trades and early camp injuries.
• Defensive tackle Kevin Givens will miss an extended period with a pec injury while edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos is expected back next week.
• Newly signed wide receiver Andy Isabella will miss multiple weeks with an ankle injury and safety Ji’Ayir Brown could resume practice later this week after an ankle flare-up.