San Francisco extended its starting back earlier this month, but also invested in two rookie RBs earlier this offseason. How do they fit into the overall plan?
49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will be sidelined for about two months by a sprained MCL, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
49ers RB Elijah Mitchell has suffered a knee injury and won't return to Sunday's game against the Bears.
RB Elijah Mitchell's hamstring injury could force him to miss the entirety of San Francisco's preseason slate. The same is true of CB Charvarius Ward, also dealing with a strained hamstring, though both are expected to be ready for the season opener.
The 49ers are hopeful Jimmy Garoppolo will return for the Jan. 9 regular-season finale after being inactive Sunday with a thumb injury, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Linebacker Fred Warner and receiver Deebo Samuel will have MRIs on Monday after leaving Sunday's win over the Vikings with left hamstring and groin injuries, respectively.
