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49ers' McCaffrey Returns to Practice; Bears' Gordon Status Uncertain

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San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey rejoined team drills on Tuesday, showing sharp cuts after missing over two weeks with tightness. Chicago general manager Ryan Poles said there is no clear timeline for cornerback Kyler Gordon's return. McCaffrey is coming off a career-high 413 touches last season.

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McCaffrey's return comes at a pivotal moment for San Francisco, with the season opener against the Rams scheduled in Australia. His 2025 campaign featured a career-high workload of 413 touches, and the 49ers have added receiver Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to strengthen the offense around him and quarterback Brock Purdy.

Gordon's situation is more concerning for Chicago. Since signing his extension in April 2025, he has appeared in just five games. Poles noted the cornerback is consulting outside medical personnel while working with team trainers, and the Bears also

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