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McCaffrey returns to 49ers team drills

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What was reported

Sourced report

McCaffrey said his absence was part of the 49ers' workload plan and returned to team drills. The sourced update reduces concern created by the practice gap, though preseason workload management is not a guarantee about in-season health.

Status basis: high trust source

FFT analysis

Fantasy impact

This is a reassuring update for McCaffrey's near-term availability; continue to distinguish the confirmed practice return from broader health projections.

Impact 7/10Direction upConfidence 88%

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FFT analysis does not replace the original reporting.

  1. Kevin PatraPrimary

    NFL.com senior news writer Kevin Patra reported that Christian McCaffrey returned to 49ers team drills on Aug. 24 for the first time since Aug. 8. McCaffrey said the time away was part of a planned workload ramp-up and that he feels fresh.

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