49ers Part Ways With Veteran Running Back
The San Francisco 49ers are letting go of one of the vets in their running back room.
On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers announced they were releasing veteran running back Khalil Herbert, a move fueled by the team's growing list of injuries. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Herbert, who recently signed a one-year contract with the 49ers, departed after just two weeks. His exit may suggest the 49ers are satisfied with the current state of their running back room.
Herbert, 28, had a brief stint with the 49ers, appearing in their 19-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Despite his limited playing time, he had six carries for 18 yards and two catches for 35 yards.
Before joining the 49ers, Herbert spent four years with the Chicago Bears, where he rushed for 1,791 yards and nine touchdowns. He was then traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024 for a seventh-round pick. Since then, Herbert has been with the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and New York Jets.
Following Herbert's release, the 49ers now have Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James, Kaelon Black, and Isaac Guerendo as their running backs. Herbert's future now lies with his seventh NFL team.
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