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49ers: Jeff Wilson’s goal-line role might not be permanent

Sep 26, 2019 at 10:20 AM--


Jeff Wilson is the 49ers' short-yardage running back. For now. Wilson's future role sounded murky when head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked this week about the physical runner who is tied for second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns.
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