Christian McCaffrey questionable to return with thigh injury as 49ers deal with RB concerns vs Falcons

Christian McCaffrey was sent to the medical tent during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Christian McCaffrey was sent to the medical tent during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

The nature of the issue was initially unclear, but the 49ers later announced that the running back was questionable to return with a thigh issue.

“Injury Update: Christian McCaffrey is questionable to return (thigh).” the team announced via X.

This story is being updated.

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