49ers evaluate three running backs after Jordan James' rib injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers worked out Raheem Blackshear, Khalil Herbert, and Owen Wright on July 30 following running back Jordan James' rib injury. James was competing for the backup role behind Christian McCaffrey before the injury occurred earlier in the week. With the 49ers seeking additional depth at running back, this evaluation comes as they prepare for the upcoming season. Players worked out include Blackshear, who has rushed for 203 yards with the Panthers, Herbert, with 1,957 rushing yards in his career, and undrafted rookie Wright, who has appeared in four games.
- •Jordan James injured his ribs earlier this week.
- •49ers working out three free agent running backs.
- •Raheem Blackshear has 203 career rushing yards.
- •Khalil Herbert totals nearly 2,000 rushing yards.
- •Owen Wright has played in four NFL games.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers worked out three RBs after Jordan James' injury
"49ers running back Jordan James was competing with Kaelon Black — a third-round pick this spring — for the primary backup job behind Christian McCaffrey until his injury on Monday.
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