The Rams, then in St. Louis, made Gurley the No. 10 overall selection in 2015 after playing college football at Georgia. He carried the football 223 times for 857 yards with 12 rushing touchdowns while adding 31 receptions for 207 yards with two receiving touchdowns through 15 starts with the Rams in 2019.
This past season was a down year for Gurley, who had rushed for over 1,200 yards during his previous two seasons and has surpassed 1,000 yards in three of his five NFL seasons.
The running back was set to count over $17.2 million against Los Angeles' salary cap in 2020. The release carries a cap hit of $20.2 million in dead money for the Rams.
Gurley, 25, is a three-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time first-team All-Pro. He has racked up 5,404 rushing yards on 1,265 attempts with 58 rushing touchdowns over his pro career.
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers face tougher road in NFC West after Rams reportedly land Myles Garrett
According to multiple reports, the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a blockbuster trade that will send star pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a package that includes Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round draft... -
49ers announce running back roster moves
The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Sincere McCormick to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team waived running back Jordan Mims. The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown. McCormick (5-8, 204) originally entered the NFL after... -
49ers All-Pro: 'Mac Jones is a glue guy'
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones is entering his second season with the team and has already established himself as a favorite among teammates. Jones appeared in 11 games and made eight starts during his first year with the 49ers, throwing for 2,151 yards, 13... -
49ers All-Pro George Kittle: Mike Evans was 'cooking everybody' during OTAs
Mike Evans is expected to elevate the San Francisco 49ers offense in 2026, giving quarterback Brock Purdy a big-bodied red-zone weapon—arguably the best of his NFL career. While Evans has not typically participated in organized team activities (OTAs), which are voluntary...