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San Francisco 49ers running back health updates

Overview

During the San Francisco 49ers season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, running back Christian McCaffrey experienced cramping. This ailment led to a increased workload for rookie Kaelon Black, who recorded 65 rushing yards on 14 carries.

Following the Week 1 victory, Black was listed as a limited participant in practice due to a groin injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated the team is “just being smart with him” and indicated there is no significant concern regarding his availability for the Week 2 game against the Dolphins.

Entities

Christian McCaffrey · Kaelon Black · San Francisco 49ers · Kyle Shanahan · Brock Purdy

Timeline

3 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
San Francisco 49ers rookie Kaelon Black manages groin injury
49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black is managing a minor groin injury, but head coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic about his availability for Week 2 following an impressive NFL debut.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Christian McCaffrey battled cramps during 49ers victory over Rams
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey battled cramps during the team's 27-7 win over the Rams in Australia, leading to an increased workload for rookie Kaelon Black.

Sources

49erswebzone.com · heavy.com · mymotherlode.com · newsday.com · nypost.com · si.com