Overview

• Christian McCaffrey wrapped up a full offseason rehab and is practicing without restrictions at San Francisco’s training camp.
• All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk hailed McCaffrey as “arguably the best player in the NFL” after noting his restored health and explosiveness.
• Head coach Kyle Shanahan plans to ease McCaffrey back into the ground-heavy scheme with a phased approach to carries and snaps.
• The team has instituted load-management protocols that will adjust his weekly usage based on how his body responds.
• Analysts say a healthy McCaffrey could be pivotal to the 49ers’ playoff ambitions and shift the balance of power in the NFC West.