Christian McCaffrey Returns to Practice Ahead of Week 1 Opener

Running back Christian McCaffrey, recently re-elected as a 49ers team captain for the 2026 season, was spotted in full uniform for the team's practice session on Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia. This follows reports that he had missed practice during the opening week of the season due to an undisclosed issue. McCaffrey remains a key leader in the eight-man group elected by the team as they prepare for their upcoming schedule.