As for when he's expected to make a return back to the field, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters on Wednesday that he hopes the running back will be able to participate in "at least parts" of the team's offseason program, which is good news.

The General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers provided an update on Christian McCaffrey's injury status after a tough NFL season for the team. After a disappointing 6-11 NFL season that saw the San Francisco 49ers finish last in the NFC West and miss the postseason,

The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to trade for Christian McCaffrey was met with mixed reviews at the time. On the one hand, he was undeniably one of the best, most versatile, and most impactful offensive players in the league.