Christian McCaffrey is yesterday’s news. So are the 49ers. McCaffrey has long used slights both real and imagined as fuel for his insatiable appetite for work and preparation. A year ago, McCaffrey was the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and awaiting a late June wedding.

Although San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey battled injuries throughout 2024, he's ready for 2025 to commence. When speaking to reporters, he explained how he's feeling and what the injury process has been like.

As the 49ers reported for the first day of their offseason program, Christian McCaffrey arrived with what he called "zero restrictions" after dealing with injuries that cost him most of the 2024 season.