San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey discussed the Achilles issue that forced him to miss the first eight games of the 2024 season on Friday.

Christian McCaffrey ’s return to the field was celebrated by his wife Olivia Culpo after the San Francisco 49ers ' showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Expectations were sky-high for the superstar’s return after he had endured a grueling rehab for Achilles tendonitis, which had sidelined him since the start of the 2024 season.

Christian McCaffrey says the Achilles tendonitis issue that kept him sidelined over the first eight weeks of the season is behind him. “I feel good now,” McCaffrey said after Friday’s practice. “No, I wouldn’t be out here if it was still bothering me.