The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their week's final practice, a lighter Friday afternoon session. The team is preparing for this weekend's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium.
Cornerback Charvarius Ward was suited up and participating as practice started. That's good news for the defender, who hopes to be on the field for Sunday's game against his former squad. The defensive back is dealing with a groin injury. Reporters can only observe practices until team drills begin.
Safety Talanoa Hufanga remains in a blue no-contact jersey. He has spent the week in the concussion protocol.
Charvarius Ward is on hand for today's practice. Talanoa Hufanga is in a blue, no-contact jersey.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) October 21, 2022
The newest member of the team, running back Christian McCaffrey, was on hand for the Friday session. He observed his new teammates from the sideline. McCaffrey landed in the Bay Area just before 11 a.m. PT.
Christian McCaffrey and fellow Stanford man John Lynch just headed into #49ers locker room as practice began
I hope the Stanford Tree shows later for press conference (The Axe is occupied in Berkeley, according to this Cal dad)
Here is 49ers final practice until CMC era starts pic.twitter.com/9HS4ZDvDZF
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) October 21, 2022
McCaffrey passed his physical, making the trade from the Carolina Panthers official. The 49ers officially announced the trade via a press release as practice started. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the running back will wear No. 23 with the 49ers.
Charvarius Ward (groin) is back at practice, and Talanoa Hufanga (concussion) is wearing a blue no-contact jersey.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 21, 2022