The San Francisco 49ers invested heavily in former Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon this offseason. They will have to wait to see what he can do within head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense. McKinnon's season came to an end before it could begin after the running back tore his ACL on September 1, just eight days before he was scheduled to start against his former team.
McKinnon had surgery on Tuesday. The tear was "pretty clean," according to a report from Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. The running back tweeted the following on Wednesday.
While McKinnon sets off on the road to recovery, the 49ers entered the season with Alfred Morris and Matt Breida trying to carry his anticipated workload. Breida gained 46 yards against the Vikings defense while Morris managed to add 38. The 49ers lost the season opener 24-16.
49ers announce roster moves ahead of Sunday night clash with Bears
By Marc Adams
3 hrs
On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of their Sunday night clash with the Chicago Bears:
Elevated LB Eric Kendricks from the team's practice squad (standard elevation)
Elevated TE Brayden Willis from the practice squad (standard...
49ers' Brock Purdy plays 'close to a perfect game' in five-TD win vs. Colts
By David Bonilla
Dec 22
Brock Purdy delivered one of the most impressive performances by a quarterback in San Francisco 49ers history during Monday night's win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Purdy became the first 49ers quarterback to throw five touchdown passes in a game since Steve Young in Super...
Key stats from the 49ers' 48-27 Week 16 win vs. the Colts
By Site Staff
Dec 22
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 11-4 on the season after a 48-27 Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Below are several statistics and notes from Monday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
With...
49ers' Trent Williams on NFL future: 'I'm nowhere near done'
By David Bonilla
Dec 22
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is not contemplating retirement anytime soon. Despite being 37 years old, Williams continues to perform at an elite level and believes he still has plenty of football left in him.
Williams has earned a Pro Football Focus grade...
