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Running back Trey Sermon was a third-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in last year's NFL Draft. Initially, there was a lot of excitement about the selection, with most feeling the team may have found a long-term contributor. However, Sermon played only 107 offensive snaps in 2021 and had just 41 rushing attempts, gaining 167 yards and a touchdown on those carries.
Overshadowing Sermon was San Francisco's sixth-round pick, their final draft selection, Elijah Mitchell. Mitchell ended up being the 49ers' leading rusher, gaining 963 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 207 carries while adding 19 receptions for 137 yards and a receiving touchdown through 11 games and 10 starts.
"Trey, I think, had to make an adjustment to how you run in the NFL," general manager John Lynch said on Sermon in March. "I think that's natural for rookies. He got into a situation where Elijah was playing a lot as the season evolved."
Sermon appears to be working hard this offseason to ensure he receives an opportunity to prove his worth. The second-year running back is working out with Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary, per a video provided by TheSFNiners.
During that March conversation, Lynch expressed optimism about Sermon's future with the 49ers and the team's depth in the running back room.
"Trey is someone we're really excited about, as we are with Elijah," Lynch added.
49ers Notebook: Nine years later, 49ers get Thanksgiving revenge over Seahawks; Shanahan, Purdy discuss key throws vs. Seahawks; What happened to Christian McCaffrey's helmet?
By Kirk Larrabee
Nov 24
It took nine years, but the San Francisco 49ers finally got some payback on Thursday night for the Seattle Seahawks feasting on turkey after a win at Levi's Stadium in 2014.
The Seahawks' 19-3 win over the 49ers on Thanksgiving in 2014 was the last time either team played on Thanksgiving before Thursday night, and after that game then-Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and cornerback Richard Sherman dug into the postgame turkey at the 50-yard line of Levi's Stadium at a time when the rivalry between the two teams was at a peak. The 49ers flipped the script on Thursday, notching a 31-13 win over the Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle that was followed by a slew of 49ers getting their fill of Thanksgiving turkey, courtesy of NBC.
"That was a moment I'll remember
49ers Notebook: Brandon Aiyuk's highlight performance; What did Nick Bosa say to Baker Mayfield?; Chase Young raves about 49ers atmosphere
By Kirk Larrabee
Nov 19
The 49ers moved to 7-3 on Sunday with a 27-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that featured a number of memorable moments.
Two of them were produced by wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had a day for the highlight reel, and defensive end Nick Bosa, who produced more entertaining moments with Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.
We've got a look at both of those topics in this edition of 49ers Notebook, as well as what 49ers defensive end Chase Young said after the game about his new team. Let's get into it...
Aiyuk leads the way for 49ers pass catchers vs. Buccaneers
In a day of big performances for the 49ers, one that stood out from the pack was that of Aiyuk, who finished with five receptions for 156 yards and one
49ers vs. Seahawks Injury Report: O-line still working to get completely healthy
By David Bonilla
Nov 20
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 12 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Although the team did not practice on Monday, NFL rules mandate the release of a practice participation report ahead of a Thursday night game. The 49ers are obligated to estimate the level of participation players would have had if an actual practice had occurred.
Safety Talanoa Hufanga suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will miss the remainder of the season.
While guard Aaron Banks has missed the last two games, head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism that the offensive lineman might be able to play against the Seahawks. Guard Spencer Burford also would not have
No Huddle Podcast: 49ers Thanksgiving Revenge And Philly Week
By Site Staff
Nov 27
(Episode 289) - Brian Renick is joined by Jason Aponte, the host of the Sprint Right Option podcast and also a Niners Nation contributor. The guys react to the Seahawks' win, the biggest takeaways on offense and defense, the NFC playoff picture, and Philly week!
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