49ers activate three running backs for Week 2 against Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have activated rookie running back Kaelon Black for their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Black, who was listed as questionable due to a groin injury, participated in limited practices earlier in the week. The team has also activated RB Jordan James, who was inactive in the season opener. In contrast, several players, including QB Kurtis Rourke and WR Jordan Watkins, will not play. Kicker Eddy Pineiro is officially active after missing practice due to an illness.
- •Kaelon Black is active despite a groin injury.
- •Jordan James has been activated for additional depth.
- •Kurtis Rourke and Jordan Watkins are among the inactives.
- •Kicker Eddy Pineiro is active after illness.
- •Matchup is ongoing, with live updates provided.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers vs. Dolphins: Kaelon Black among 3 RBs active for San Francisco
"The San Francisco 49ers' gameday roster looks a little different in Week 2 than it did in Week 1 thanks to Kaelon Black's injury.
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