49ers running back Christian McCaffrey says he does not want a lighter workload this season. He led the NFL with 413 touches last year and wants to stay at full strength in games.

Christian McCaffrey is ready for another strong year with the San Francisco 49ers. The running back led the entire NFL with 413 touches last season. He told team staff that he wants to keep the same heavy workload this year. McCaffrey noted that coaches will watch his practice load closely to stay safe. But he prefers to play without any cuts in his carries or snaps during actual games. The 49ers will focus on keeping him healthy while letting him handle a full role on the field all season long.