Kaelon Black Surges in Backup Race | San Francisco 49ers News

Christian McCaffrey remains the clear starter, but the backup battle is heating up as Jordan James sits out with a rib injury. Enter Kaelon Black, the third-round rookie making his preseason debut — and he looked explosive, decisive, and gritty, turning a tough play into a highlight with sheer effort. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was impressed, praising Black’s physical style and acknowledging his potential despite the injury history. With James sidelined and Sincere McCormick also stepping up, the 49ers’ RB depth looks solid — and Black is now the frontrunner to be McCaffrey’s primary backup. 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/43242bc9445261f3