49ers sign running back Zamir White ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Zamir White after working him out this week. White, who spent his first seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, completed his rookie contract in 2025. He has appeared in 45 games, totaling 736 rushing yards and two touchdowns. This signing follows concerns over the health of current running back Christian McCaffrey, who missed practice due to tightness, alongside other injured players. The 49ers are looking to bolster their backfield ahead of the upcoming season.
- •49ers add Zamir White after recent workouts
- •White previously played for the Raiders
- •Christian McCaffrey missed practice with tightness
- •Other running backs are also sidelined
- •White totals 736 rushing yards in career so far
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers add RB Zamir White
"San Francisco has elected to add one of the running backs the club worked out this week.
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