Christian McCaffrey suited up for 49ers' Friday practice

However, it is worth noting that McCaffrey was working off to the side at the start of practice while his teammates warmed up.

McCaffrey was listed as a "limited participant" in Thursday's practice due to a calf issue, a development that quickly drew the attention of both fans and media. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is scheduled to speak with reporters after Friday's practice and is expected to provide further updates on McCaffrey's status.

Injuries derailed McCaffrey's 2024 campaign, limiting him to just four games. A calf injury in training camp developed into bilateral Achilles tendinitis, sidelining him for the first eight games of the season. Later, a PCL injury forced him to miss the final five contests.

He finished the year with only 348 scrimmage yards and no touchdowns, a far cry from his 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year form.

This offseason, however, McCaffrey has remained healthy and has been a consistent presence throughout training camp. Coaches and teammates were optimistic that his return to full strength would provide a major boost to the offense in 2025.

The 49ers, coming off a disappointing 6-11 injury-plagued season, hope McCaffrey's impact can help fuel a bounce-back campaign despite significant offseason roster turnover.