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ArticleChristian McCaffrey injury update: Shanahan explains why RB's missing practice
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Shanahan told reporters that tightness is what has kept the star player out of practice, while ruling out the possibility of McCaffrey missing practice due to a contract dispute. 'I think if it wasn't Christian and we were in a game week, I think he would play today,' Shanahan said.
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McCaffrey sidelined by minor muscle tightness; Shanahan expects him ready for regular season.

McCaffrey is dealing with minor muscle tightness that has kept him out of recent 49ers practices during the joint practice with the Chargers on Aug. 18. Coach Kyle Shanahan stated the tightness is the reason for McCaffrey's absence and ruled out a contract dispute as the cause. Shanahan noted that if it weren't McCaffrey and the team were in a game week, he would play today, indicating the injury is not severe enough to sideline him during the regular season. The 49ers are being cautious to avoid a significant, long-term injury.

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