Running back already figured to be a fairly heated training camp battle for the San Francisco 49ers in 2018. Particularly behind one of the Niners’ top offseason acquisitions, Jerick McKinnon.
McKinnon is currently dealing with a calf injury suffered the week after the 49ers’ 24-21 preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys. His presumed backup, Matt Breida, also suffered a shoulder injury during the contest and likely won’t be available until the regular season this September.
With injuries piling up, it made sense for head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co.