Kaelon Black gains opportunity with 49ers after injury to Jordan James

San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black has a chance to step into a more significant role after teammate Jordan James suffered a rib fracture. The injury occurred during training camp, opening the door for Black to move up the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey. Black has reportedly been impressive in non-padded practices, demonstrating decisiveness and burst, qualities noted by offensive tackle Colton McKivitz. The 49ers will begin padded practices on Friday, which will provide Black with an opportunity to further showcase his skills and potentially secure a backup spot as the regular season approaches.

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