Christian McCaffrey suits up after tightness absence

He had missed five consecutive practices by Tuesday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

All sorts of promising signs… Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: McCaffrey was in uniform as practice began Sunday. The team had attributed his recent absence to general tightness and workload management.

Why it matters: The development gives McCaffrey more preseason time to rebuild timing before the 2026 campaign. His availability remains central to preparations for the regular season.

By the numbers: Before the interruption, McCaffrey had participated in every practice this summer.

What to watch: His participation level and workload will be the next markers to watch.

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@RapSheet 2026-08-23T17:38:58.498883+00:00

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