After helping lead the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII in 2023, running back Christian McCaffrey was able to play just four games in 2024 due to injury.

General Manager took the podium on Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine. One of the many questions he was asked about was the status of star running back

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch provided an encouraging update on star running back Christian McCaffrey at the NFL Combine.

The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to trade for Christian McCaffrey was met with mixed reviews at the time. On the one hand, he was undeniably one of the best, most versatile, and most impactful offensive players in the league.

Christian McCaffrey's 2024 season did not go as planned. He only competed in four games after he missed the first eight contests while dealing with calf injury and Achilles tendonitis. Then, he was put on the injured reserve list for a second time in December due to a PCL injury.

San Francisco general manager John Lynch would update the media about McCaffrey and say after playing just four games last season, he is “doing great.” However, there is no doubt that McCaffrey was “frustrated” with the way the year went due to such issues relating to his Achilles and then suffering from a PCL injury according to NBC Sports.

The San Francisco 49ers were hit hard by injury issues last season, including a couple to star running back Christian McCaffrey that sidelined him for all but four games.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch shared a promising update on Christian McCaffrey's injury recovery progress entering the 2025 NFL season.

It was a tough 2024 season for San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. He only played in four games due to various injuries throughout the season, including a PCL tear that ended his season in December.