49ers running back Elijah Mitchell remains sidelined with an adductor injury. There are no updates about when he’ll return, but the team is working out four running backs, per ESPN’s Field Yates. That’s a sign that Mitchell could remain out for longer than expected.
This could also be a sign that the 49ers want more out of Ronald Awatt and Khalan Laborn. Here are the running backs:
- Duke Johnson
- Brian Hill
- Jeremy McNichols
- Jason Huntley
Duke Johnson is an eight-year veteran who was drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns.