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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s Monday, and the San Francisco 49ers are returning to the practice field. It’s a big week, as it’s officially preseason. The team will hold a joint practice on Tuesday and then a glorified scrimmage for their first preseason game Thursday.
One player we’re unlikely to see is running back Christian McCaffrey. And that was before he sat out of Monday’s practice due to “tightness.” That could mean several different things, so we won’t speculate until the team provides accurate information. McCaffrey was already on a rep count according to Chris Foerster.
Kyle’s update, 12:20 p.m. PT: Offensive Coordinator Klay Kubiak was asked how different this camp is for McCaffrey compared to previous ones:
“I wouldn’t say much. Christian has always had his rep count in any camp. You guys are aware of the adjustments we’ve made to our schedule to keep them from having too many off days.
In terms of his rep load, we’re right on track for where we wanna be. He’s a veteran player. You have to monitor him and get him ready for the first week.“
As far as McCaffrey’s injury, Kubiak said, “Just managing. He’s doing fine. Just managing as we go.”
That means the top four backs aren’t on the practice field with McCaffrey, Jordan James, Kaelon Black, and Isaac Guerendo sidelined. That leaves Sincere McCormick, Patrick Taylor Jr., and Khalil Herbert. You know Kyle Juszczyk is itching to line up at running back.
Kubiak said the injuries to the running backs are twofold. On the one hand, “it sucks, because you want those young guys out there. You want to see them compete and get better. Those guys will get out there. They’re not far away.
But it’s giving guys opportunities to get better, too. You talk about guys like Patrick Taylor, Sincere McCormick, Khalil [Herbert], who we brought in. Gives us a chance to give Deebo in there and get some touches. Anytime guys are out, it lets guys step up and get opportunities. We’re looking forward to having those guys back, too.”
Nick Bosa also missed his fourth straight practice due to “soreness.” It seemed like Bosa was progressing toward returning.
On Saturday, Kyle Shanahan said there’s no reason to be concerned about Bosa’s absence: “No. He was doing great, and then he got sore just going through some of the individual. You wish that didn’t happen, but no, there’s no concern to where something’s happened that is a big setback or anything. We’ll wait until the soreness goes away and evaluate why the soreness has happened, but I still feel pretty good about that.”
Wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk remain out, while De’Zhaun Stribling returned.
Rookie Carver Willis has cleared the concussion protocol and returned to practice. He’s lining up at left guard with the second-team, while Robert Jones continues to play with the starters. It looks like Connor Colby’s demotion isn’t temporary, as he’s been a second-team right guard the majority of the time.
Klay Kubiak is scheduled to speak after practice, so it’s unlikely there will be any updates on the injury front.
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