49ers Sign Former Raiders RB as Injuries Pile Up in Practice
Summary
The San Francisco 49ers signed Zamir White, a running back formerly with the Las Vegas Raiders, to help with injuries at the running back position. Several 49ers players, including Christian McCaffrey, have been sidelined, prompting the team to add depth before the season starts.Key Facts
- The 49ers have multiple running backs injured: Christian McCaffrey (muscle tightness), Jordan James (rib fracture), Kaelon Black (adductor injury), and Isaac Guerendo (pectoral tear).
- Zamir White signed a one-year contract with the 49ers after visiting the team.
- White was a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 and played four seasons with the Raiders.
- At Georgia, White ran for 856 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior year, helping win a national championship.
- White was behind other running backs like Josh Jacobs on the Raiders and had limited playing time due to injuries.
- The Raiders did not re-sign White after his rookie contract ended, leaving him a free agent before signing with the 49ers.
- White could see significant playing time in the preseason while the injured players recover.
- The 49ers aim to keep McCaffrey rested for the regular season by using White in preseason games.
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