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.

After helping lead the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII in 2023, running back Christian McCaffrey was able to play just four games in 2024 due to injury.

The San Francisco 49ers are making the rounds at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, but their focus extends beyond evaluating college talent. General manager John Lynch faces a more pressing challenge: securing Brock Purdy’s future with a contract extension that matches his remarkable rise.

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.

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.

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.