49ers Backfield Battle Heats Up | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers are scrambling for running back depth as Christian McCaffrey sits out with tightness, opening the door for newcomers Nyheim Hines, Zamir White, and speedster Blake Watson — who’s blazing fast and already showed flashes against SF last year. With only three healthy backs on roster, this is a golden opportunity for someone to steal a spot in the preseason firestorm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b009681633827af