49ers injury report: Christian McCaffrey spotted but is he cleared for opener in Seattle?

"SANTA CLARA Christian McCaffrey had on his 49ers helmet, No. 23 jersey, white gloves, black sweatpants and white cleats. He looked ready for Friday's practice and Sunday's season opener. Looks can be deceiving. Or encouraging. Whether another calf issue will keep him out of another season opener is yet to be answered. Coach Kyle Shanahan will address reporters after practice and provide McCaffrey's official status for Sunday's opener in Seattle against the Seahawks (1:05 p.m., FOX)."

"McCaffrey warmed up on his own as Friday's walk-through practice began and did not join his fellow running backs for their initial drill during the media's 10-minute access window. McCaffrey did not appear hindered as he went through his typical activation exercises (start, stop, weave, high knees). Head trainer Dustin Little kept an eye on McCaffrey, but neither Shanahan nor general manager John Lynch fixated on McCaffrey and casually chatted nearby."

"A year ago, McCaffrey insisted he would overcome his calf issue and play in the season opener. He was listed as questionable, then got scratched before kickoff and missed two months with Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey spoke three days before that win over the New York Jets and said his calf felt much better and his Achilles was not a concern for me."

Christian McCaffrey appeared in full gear and warmed up separately but skipped the running backs' initial drill during Friday's walk-through. Coach Kyle Shanahan will provide McCaffrey's official status after practice for Sunday's opener in Seattle against the Seahawks. Head trainer Dustin Little monitored McCaffrey while Shanahan and general manager John Lynch remained casual nearby. Brian Robinson Jr. and Isaac Guerendo are the next options if McCaffrey is unavailable, with rookie Jordan James and Sincere McCormick also possible. McCaffrey missed last season's opener and two months with Achilles tendinitis after calf trouble; he participated in this offseason and said he felt great in August.

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