2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$98−37.6%1W−78%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $675
AGE24Oct 17, 2001
EXPRookiesince 2026
HEIGHT5'9"
inherits 3% of SF carries (20% vacated, his claim 15%)
Black (illness) upgraded to a full practice Thursday, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Black was limited Wednesday but appears to be fine ahead of Sunday's Week 5 date with the Seahawks. The rookie running back has plodded to 2.5 yards per carry over the last three weeks and is merely a bench stash in fantasy as Christian McCaffrey's top backup.
Black (illness) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Black should be fine to handle his normal role Sunday against the Seahawks as Christian McCaffrey's direct backup. The rookie running back has turned 20 carries into just 55 yards (2.75 YPC) over the last three games following a strong Week 1 debut in Australia against the Rams.
Black turned six carries into 13 yards during the 49ers' 24-14 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
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Everyone sharing the ball with Kaelon, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
Black turned four carries into 17 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the 49ers' 36-30 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Black accumulated 95 scrimmage yards on 22 touches through the first two games of the regular season and was a regular rotational piece in the offense behind Christian McCaffrey. However, Black observed most of Sunday's game from the sidelines, seeing the field for only eight of the 49ers' 54 offensive snaps (14.8 percent) compared to McCaffrey's 45 snaps. Keeping McCaffrey healthy is a top priority for the 49ers, so Black figures to see more playing time moving forward in order to preserve the former's workload. The 49ers will remain home for Week 4 to host the Broncos this Sunday.
Black turned four carries into 17 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the 49ers' 36-30 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Black (groin) is on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Black (groin) rushed seven times for 25 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins.
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Black (groin) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Black (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Black made a surprise appearance on Thursday's practice report as limited due to a groin issue, and he wasn't able to do enough Friday to enter the weekend without a designation for Week 2 action. His status may not be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Black is inhibited or sidelined, Jordan James would be the primary reserve RB behind starter Christian McCaffrey.
Black was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Black did not show up on Wednesday's injury report, but he was unable to get a full session in a day later. The extent of his injury is uncertain, but his status will be updated again Friday when the 49ers release their final report before Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.
Black rushed 14 times for 65 yards and brought in his only target for five yards during the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
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Black has earned the second spot on San Francisco's running back depth chart over Jordan James, as Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that James is a healthy inactive for Thursday's season opener against the Rams.
Black is dressed as the backup to Christian McCaffrey. James and Black battled for the backup spot during the preseason, with the rookie third-round pick out of Indiana ultimately winning that competition over the 2025 fifth-round pick from Oregon.
Black rushed four times for 28 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.
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Black rushed eight times for 33 yards and wasn't targeted in the 49ers' 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday night.
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Black (thigh) looked like himself at Tuesday's practice, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.
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Black (thigh) is back in uniform for Tuesday's practice session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic
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The RBs priced immediately above and below him.
