Fred Warner clarifies injury incident involving Jordan James at camp

Fred Warner addressed concerns regarding an injury to 49ers running back Jordan James during training camp. James suffered fractured ribs amid unpadded practices, sparking speculation that Warner's attempt to dislodge the ball caused the injury. Warner clarified that a viral video was not connected to the incident, describing it as an unfortunate collision that occurred without intent. Acting head coach Chris Foerster attributed the injury to a combination of Warner's punch attempt and James' movement. The running back's injury may allow rookie Kaelon Black to gain more opportunities as he competes for a role behind Christian McCaffrey.

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