Monday absence downplayed
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said the 49ers are "just managing" McCaffrey (undisclosed), who missed Monday's practice due to "tightness," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Kubiak also told Wagoner that McCaffrey is "a little sore," but the standout running back is "doing fine." The 49ers also are dealing with injuries to others in the backfield, namely Jordan James (broken ribs), Kaelon Black (adductor) and Isaac Guerendo (pectoral, active/PUP), meaning Patrick Taylor, Sincere McCormick and Khalil Herbert currently are the healthy options at the position. Kubiak's comments indicate the team will take a cautious approach with McCaffrey until he's fully healthy.
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George Kittle
Increases activity level Monday
Kittle (Achilles) was seen running routes, catching passes and doing conditioning work prior to Monday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Gets day off Monday
McCaffrey won't practice Monday due to "tightness," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian Kirk
Still not practicing
Kirk (calf) remained sidelined at Saturday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Evans
Nearing return to practice
Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers continue to "be smart with" Evans (quadriceps), who didn't practice Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Back in team drills Saturday
Stribling (hamstring) participated in 11-on-11 team drills during Saturday's training camp practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Limited in return to practice
In his return to practice Thursday, Stribling (hamstring) didn't take part in team drills, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
In uniform Thursday
Stribling (hamstring) is in uniform for Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Kyle Juszczyk
DNP on Wednesday
Juszczyk (finger) did not participate in Wednesday's training-camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Mike Evans
Remains sidelined
Evans (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Ricky Pearsall
Lengthy rehab with little precedent
Pearsall (knee) is one of the few prominent athletes to have surgery on an isolated PCL injury, making it difficult to set expectations for rehab length or a potential return to pre-injury form, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.