49ers' Christian McCaffrey dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs as injury news gets worse

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Things are even more bleak for San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey. 

Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs — not just one, per ESPN.

ESPN's Adam Schefter adds that Shanahan said he's "experienced bilateral achilles tendinitis for some time, but that the condition is more concentrated in one leg than the other." 

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches injured from the sidelines in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium.  (David Gonzales-Imagn Images)

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported this news on Sunday on the "49ers Talk Podcast."

As Schefter points out, this throws an even bigger wrench in the 49ers’ plans to have McCaffrey play this year, as it was always expected to be just one Achilles tendinitis issue. 

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Now, it’s unclear if McCaffrey has actually been dealing with both of his legs affected by the ailment all offseason, or if this is a new injury that occurred in recent weeks. 

Either way, it’s not a place the dynamic running back wants to be as the 49ers chase redemption after losing in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs last season. 

Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The 49ers have said they have no