49ers evaluate veteran RB options amid mounting injuries before preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers hosted veteran running backs Nyheim Miller-Hines and Zamir White for workouts while also bringing in Blake Watson for a visit. The team’s backfield has been affected by injuries to Christian McCaffrey, who is dealing with tightness, and rookie Jordan James with a broken rib. Additional injuries to Isaac Guerendo and Kaelon Black have further depleted the team’s running back depth. The 49ers need to bolster their roster ahead of a preseason game on Thursday, following complications from injuries in last year's joint practices.
- •49ers worked out Nyheim Miller-Hines and Zamir White on Monday.
- •Christian McCaffrey missed practice due to tightness but is fine.
- •Rookie Jordan James is sidelined with a broken rib.
- •Isaac Guerendo and Kaelon Black are also dealing with injuries.
- •Team needs additional running backs for upcoming physical practices.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers may want to sign RB as injuries mount before preseason opener
"A trio of veteran RBs were all at the San Francisco 49ers facility for workouts or visits leading up to their preseason opener.
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