The San Francisco 49ers may be returning forward Christian McCaffrey after he missed the first half of the season.

McCaffrey, who was has been out since the beginning of the season He returned to practice in San Francisco on Monday after nearly two months on injured reserve with Achilles tendinitis and a calf strain. 49ers officially Monday opened the bench training window for McCaffrey.

The 28-year-old runner was flown to Germany in late September for treatment and a second opinion. They are reportedly aiming for a comeback in early November. According to ESPN’s Adam SchefterHis recovery awaits his return Sunday, when the 49ers travel to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET, Fox).

McCaffrey, a late scratch in Week 1 placed on IR After week 2 and remained on injured reserve It’s been a few weeks since the four-game stretch required due to injuries. McCaffrey holds the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year title and led the league with 2,023 yards from scrimmage (including 1,459 rushing) in 2023 and totaled 21 touchdowns that season.

San Francisco is heading into a bye week and its final game is a Defeated Dallas Cowboys 30-24 On October 27.