Overview

• Head coach Kyle Shanahan declared that McCaffrey is “as fast as he’s been, as quick, as strong” after watching him in joint practice.
• Quarterback Brock Purdy said McCaffrey looks “back to the McCaffrey that we all know,” highlighting his sharp cuts and burst off the line.
• Bay Area News Group reporter Cam Inman noted McCaffrey tallied eight carries and six receptions in a recent joint session with the Raiders.
• Shanahan has not committed to playing McCaffrey in any preseason games, citing limited snaps and a desire to manage his workload.
• Injuries to backup backs Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James have increased McCaffrey’s relative importance for the 49ers’ offense.