US EditionKyle Shanahan Announces Injury Update For Key WR
- The San Francisco 49ers reported several key players, including Brandon Aiyuk and Malik Mustapha, are recovering from injuries as of May 2025 in Santa Clara, California.
- This follows a 2024 season marked by a frustrating 6-11 record and multiple injuries that limited star running back Christian McCaffrey to four games.
- Christian McCaffrey, having overcome his Achilles and knee setbacks, took part in the 49ers' first media-accessible team practice on May 29, demonstrating the speed and power that defined his previous top-level performance.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle expressed optimism about McCaffrey’s physical condition and preparedness, with Kittle noting that McCaffrey continues to perform at a high level on the field, which is encouraging.
- The 49ers secured early contract extensions for key players and hope McCaffrey’s return will help improve their performance in the upcoming season starting with minicamp on June 10.
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Kyle Shanahan Announces Injury Update For Key WR
The NFL’s Current 10 Biggest Rivalries (1:35) San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed an injury to Ricky Pearsall.On Thursday, Shanahan told reporters that Pearsall tweaked his hamstring. The 24-year-old wide receiver won't participate in the rest of San Francisco's organized team activities through next week and likely won't practice until training camp in July.Of course, this isn't the most significant setback of Pearsall's young…
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall, S Ji'Ayir Brown Likely Sidelined Until Training Camp
The 49ers are already navigating a pair of notable injuries at the start of OTAs. Kyle Shanahan told reporters today that safety Ji’Ayir Brown recently underwent ankle surgery and is out until training camp (via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle). Meanwhile, wideout Ricky Pearsall tweaked his hamstring and isn’t likely to practice in full until training camp (per Matt Barrows of The Athletic). Brown’s absence would be especially notable…
PFF: 49ers' playoff hopes hinge on Christian McCaffrey's return to form
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is eager to move past a frustrating 2024 season. Limited to just four games, McCaffrey began the year on injured reserve with a lingering case of Achilles tendinitis, only to finish the year back on IR due to a knee injury. The 49ers stumbled to a 6-11 record and missed the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2020. Now fully healthy, McCaffrey is focused on bouncing back in 2025 and p…
Christian McCaffrey rises from the ashes to reclaim glory and battle for Comeback Player of the Year crown
The Remarkable Resurgence of Christian McCaffrey In the ever-turbulent world of professional football, the story of Christian McCaffrey’s resurgence stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The San Francisco 49ers have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of McCaffrey’s presence on the field. His ability to elevate the performance of his teammates—from Jimmy Garoppolo to Brock Purdy,…
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