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Kyle Shanahan says Christian McCaffrey is dealing with tightness. There is no reason not to take the 49ers coach at his word. Shanahan has been emphatic about it, pushing back on speculation that McCaffrey's extended absence from practice is actually a contract-related hold-in.
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Shanahan confirms McCaffrey tightness; leverage and injury may coexist.

Kyle Shanahan confirmed McCaffrey is dealing with tightness and has been emphatic about it, pushing back on speculation that the extended absence from practice is contract-related. Shanahan indicated that if this were the regular season, McCaffrey would probably be practicing. However, the source notes that McCaffrey's tightness and contract leverage are not mutually exclusive; he can legitimately be experiencing tightness while also being cautious about returning while his contractual future remains unsettled.

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