The 49ers have a lot of difficult decisions to make this spring, but one shocking move they could make to free up cap space is to trade superstar running back Christian McCaffrey. The 2023 Offensive Player of the Year was hampered by injuries last season that limited him to just four games,

Christian McCaffrey's 2024 season did not go as planned. He only competed in four games after he missed the first eight contests while dealing with calf injury and Achilles tendonitis. Then, he was put on the injured reserve list for a second time in December due to a PCL injury.

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch provided an encouraging update on star running back Christian McCaffrey during the NFL Scouting Combine. McCaffrey, who suffered a PCL injury that ended his season,

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 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.

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.