49ers Running Back Depth Crisis | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers are in a running back crisis, with key players sidelined and depth dangerously thin—Christian McCaffrey’s tightness, Jordan James’ rib injury, and Kaelon Black’s woes leave Isaac Guerendo’s absence even more glaring. With preseason looming, the team is aggressively shopping for help, eyeing veterans like Austin Ekeler (ACL recovery but elite dual-threat pedigree) and Najee Harris (healthy workout video, California ties), plus budget option Alexander Mattison (Raiders’ RB, recent surgery). History says they’ll need every capable body—so now’s the time to move fast before the season hits. 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/511c24aafce7a4d4