Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Christian McCaffrey traveled to Germany to consult with a specialist regarding his Achilles tendinitis, a situation that has been troubling the running back since early training camp. Shanahan expressed optimism that the specialist could aid McCaffrey's recovery. Additionally, he acknowledged significant injury challenges facing the team, including the potential season-ending injury to defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, and provided updates on the statuses of other injured players like Brock Purdy and George Kittle. Shanahan remarked on the impact of these injuries, particularly highlighting Hargrave's strong performance prior to his injury.