Christian McCaffrey (Photos via Getty Images and Twitter)
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey won’t be touching the field again in 2024. The team has been eliminated from playoff contention, and he injured himself in a game against the Bills weeks ago.

The 49ers running back went down with a non-contact knee injury early in San Francisco’s 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey sustained a “potentially” season-ending PCL injury at the time.

This week, the 49ers star running back showed up to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital to brighten the faces of some children who had to spend the holidays in the hospital.

A video of Christian McCaffrey signing autographs at a local hospital surfaced, revealing that his PCL injury may be more severe than we knew about.

According to popular sports doctor Jeff Mueller, McCaffrey was wearing a big brace on his knee, indicating that he had a PCL reconstruction or repair.

Uhhhhh…. It appears that Christian McCaffrey had to have his PCL reconstructed or repaired…?

That’s not good. https://t.co/ZzJaYXSU1e

— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 25, 2024

McCaffrey is currently on injured reserve.

His injury isn’t new news, but his seemingly needing surgery could indicate that he’ll be sidelined longer than initially expected.

Through four games, McCaffrey had 202 rushing yards on 50 carries and 146 receiving yards on 15 receptions.

Christian McCaffrey Spoke Out After Injuring PCL

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury against the Bills and his season was ovr as he was placed on injured reserve.

The injury continues a season of misfortune for McCaffrey, who suffered Achilles tendonitis during training camp that would force him to miss the 49ers’ first eight games of the year.

He wouldn’t make his season debut until Week 10.

After hurting his PCL, McCaffrey posted the following statement on Instagram.

“Football is the greatest game on the planet to me,” he wrote. “I love that you can find out exactly who you are without ever saying a word. It lifts you up and breaks you down, and it can happen fast. It’s humbling in the best ways. You can do everything right and still fail.

“[That’s] life, and that’s football. It’s a constant test of wills and those who just keep going tend to reap the benefits of their perseverance. This wasn’t my year, and sometimes when it rains, it pours.”

Phoenix Suns Shock Everybody By Sending Superstar Kevin Durant To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Kevin Durant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Phoenix Suns setting off fireworks across the NBA by dealing superstar Kevin Durant to a Western Conference juggernaut.

There’s no indication that the Suns are open to dealing Kevin Durant, or that the future Hall of Famer wants out. But the fact remains that Phoenix has one playoff series win in the KD era, and at 12-8 through 20 games, they don’t exactly resemble a championship contender.

If the Suns decide to shake up their All-Star core, Durant has to be the odd man out. Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere, and veteran guard Bradley Beal might have the most untradeable contract in the NBA.

Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed a mammoth trade idea that has Phoenix sending Kevin Durant back to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and first-round picks in 2026 and 2029:

“The chemistry between Durant and Curry is unmatched, with the two feeding off each other’s strengths to devastate opposing defenses. If Durant’s time in Phoenix shows signs of stagnating, he could be motivated to initiate a trade to the Warriors—a team he knows will be ready to compete the moment he steps on the floor…

Most importantly, Durant’s departure could also allow Booker to further solidify his role as the franchise player, with Beal supporting him as an experienced scorer who has made the playoffs multiple times. The return for Durant would bring in a mix of young talent and future draft picks, potentially giving the Suns a balanced roster that can grow and adapt as Booker and Beal enter their prime. “