As for when he's expected to make a return back to the field, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters on Wednesday that he hopes the running back will be able to participate in "at least parts" of the team's offseason program, which is good news.

The General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers provided an update on Christian McCaffrey's injury status after a tough NFL season for the team. After a disappointing 6-11 NFL season that saw the San Francisco 49ers finish last in the NFC West and miss the postseason,

The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to trade for Christian McCaffrey was met with mixed reviews at the time. On the one hand, he was undeniably one of the best, most versatile, and most impactful offensive players in the league.

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch provided an encouraging update on star running back Christian McCaffrey at the NFL Combine.

San Francisco general manager John Lynch would update the media about McCaffrey and say after playing just four games last season, he is “doing great.” However, there is no doubt that McCaffrey was “frustrated” with the way the year went due to such issues relating to his Achilles and then suffering from a PCL injury according to NBC Sports.

Speaking at the Combine, 49ers GM John Lynch said RB Christian McCaffrey is “doing great, doing really well,” and they think he should be available for part of the offseason program, via Matt Barrows.

It was a tough 2024 season for San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. He only played in four games due to various injuries throughout the season, including a PCL tear that ended his season in December.

The 49ers struggled without McCaffrey spearheading their offense last season. A pair of lower body injuries for a 28-year-old running back is certainly a concern, but general manager John Lynch on Wednesday at the NFL combine had a positive update on McCaffrey.

Sergio Estrada-Imagn ImagesSan Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday, as he does annually.