Niners Rethink RB Role with Black | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers are shaking up their backfield with rookie Kaelon Black taking over carries from Christian McCaffrey in their last game—Black rushed 14 times for 65 yards, while McCaffrey had 10 for 68. General Manager John Lynch credits Black’s camp performance, reliability, and pass protection skills for the move, emphasizing player health and strategic flexibility. While McCaffrey remains a key weapon, the team is embracing a rotating RB approach to keep everyone fresh and maximize wins. The strategy? Win now, stay healthy, and keep the momentum rolling. 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.Sources:https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/162814/san-francisco-49ers-news-christian-mccaffrey-will-still-have-workhorse-load-in-games-john-lynch-kyle-shanahan More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0ee2a34876f35b0 Report issues to [email protected].