Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior Writer
Christian McCaffrey is not going to be activated for Thursday evening's recreation in Seattle towards the Seahawks, league sources instructed ESPN on Saturday, regardless that the 49ers star operating again is eligible to return.
The greater query continues to be when McCaffrey, who has been on injured reserve since Week 2 with calf and Achilles tendinitis points, will be capable of return.
McCaffrey's return is determined by how he fares in follow, however for now, there may be some delicate encouragement as a result of the three-time Pro Bowler's calf and Achilles points didn't flare up after on-field work this week — his first on-field work since being positioned on IR, based on league sources.
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Although McCaffrey has been coping with bilateral Achilles tendinitis, his difficulty is concentrated to one in all his legs — and the opposite is faring higher, based on sources. The bilateral Achilles tendinitis just isn't thought of a priority, based on sources, who instructed ESPN that McCaffrey is targeted on avoiding setbacks as he continues to ramp up in a return to play.
If his progress continues with none setbacks, McCaffrey may return Oct. 20 for a Super Bowl rematch towards the Chiefs, based on league sources.
There is also an opportunity McCaffrey may return for an Oct. 27 recreation towards the Cowboys, based on sources. But much more fairly, the 49ers may decide to sit down McCaffrey for each these video games after which give him the bye week to proceed to ramp up for their subsequent recreation at Tampa Bay on Nov. 10.
The Niners have no idea which of these weeks is probably the most sensible return date, however they do know that McCaffrey hasn't suffered any current setbacks.
McCaffrey went to Germany final month to seek the advice of with a specialist, hoping to resolve the difficulty that has bothered him since early in coaching camp. The two-time All Pro missed 4 weeks of follow earlier than returning to the sector on a restricted foundation earlier than the season opener Sept. 9 towards the Jets. He was a late scratch for that recreation after which went on IR on Sept. 14, two days after experiencing ache in the Achilles tendon following a follow.
McCaffrey, 28, led the NFL final season with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and was tied for the league lead with 21 touchdowns, successful AP Offensive Player of the Year.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
