49ers Sign Former Raiders RB as Injuries Pile Up in Practice
49ers add depth at running back, signing a former Raiders RB amid a rash of injuries to Christian McCaffrey and others.
The San Francisco 49ers are facing a challenging injury situation at the running back position. Beyond Christian McCaffrey, who is sidelined with muscle tightness, backups Jordan James, Kaelon Black, and Isaac Guerendo have all missed practice due to injury. With the team heavily reliant on the ground game, concern has mounted within the organization.
In response, the 49ers have made their first move to address the issue by signing former Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White to a one-year contract. White, a fourth-round pick in 2022, spent the past four seasons with the Raiders and was considered an exciting prospect in his draft class after a strong junior year at Georgia.
However, he remained on the depth chart during his time in Las Vegas, with his best season coming in 2023 when he rushed for 451 yards and one touchdown. Due to injuries, White has only played 14 games over the last two years, and his role on the Raiders' offense diminished last season. The Raiders did not re-sign him after his rookie contract expired, leaving him a free agent.
With the injuries piling up and McCaffrey needing to conserve energy for the regular season, White is expected to receive ample opportunity in the preseason and could potentially earn a more significant role before Week 1.
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