In what is the most significant step he's taken in his recovery from Achilles tendinitis, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice Monday. The Niners officially opened McCaffrey's 21-day practice window on Monday afternoon, which means he has three weeks to be activated from injured reserve to the 53-man roster. McCaffrey was on the practice field and warming up with his teammates, marking a hopeful step in his recovery process.
While McCaffrey and the 49ers will have time to see how he fares in practice before putting him back in any games, optimism around the team suggests he could be available for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if all goes well this week.
Before San Francisco took off on its bye last week, coach Kyle Shanahan indicated McCaffrey would begin practicing on Monday, provided his simulated practice work was successful, which emphasizes the team's cautious but hopeful approach regarding his health.
McCaffrey originally went on injured reserve on Sept. 14 after dealing with the tendinitis for several weeks. His potential return is significant for the team's offensive strategy and overall performance.
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