49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey heads to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles injury

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey went to Germany to consult with a specialist about his Achilles tendinitis. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that McCaffrey made the trip in hopes of resolving an issue that has bothered him since early in training camp and has forced him onto injured reserve to start the season. “I know he’s going to see a specialist that I believe can help him with his Achilles process,” Shanahan said Monday.