US Edition49ers Reportedly Bring Back Their Former Leading Rusher to Depleted Backfield
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 10 – Jeff Wilson Jr. returns to the 49ers to provide veteran depth amid injuries to three backups, adding experience behind starter Christian McCaffrey, the team said.
- Reuniting with a familiar backfield option, the San Francisco 49ers signed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter on August 10, 2025.
- Amid mounting injuries, Isaac Guerendo is sidelined for at least two more weeks with a shoulder injury, leaving only Corey Kiner, Patrick Taylor, and Ke’Shawn Vaughn healthy.
- Over his NFL career, Wilson has scored 23 touchdowns across 72 games and 531 carries.
- Since McCaffrey will sit the preseason, Wilson now provides experienced, healthy depth behind Christian McCaffrey, expected to contribute during practices and two remaining preseason contests.
- Amid a leaguewide shuffle, Wilson’s move reflects a pattern of former Dolphins players joining new teams, exemplified by Duke Riley signing with the Washington Commanders, underscoring the NFL’s unpredictable landscape.
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Longtime 49er Brought Back to San Francisco Amid Injuries
On Sunday August 10, 2025, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the San Francisco 49ers are re-signing running back Jeff Wilson. His agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shaun O’Dare confirmed the news. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OurSF49ers || 49ers (@oursf49ers) The signing of Wilson, 29, comes amidst several injuries to the 49ers running back corps. Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James have both been sidelined with significant injuries.…
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49ers signing RB Jeff Wilson Jr. to bolster backfield
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly bringing back a familiar face to an injury-depleted backfield.
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49ers reportedly bring back their former leading rusher to depleted backfield
The 49ers will have a familiar face returning to their running back room this week. Citing agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the 49ers are bringing back running back Jeff Wilson Jr. The 49ers likely have no intention of playing starter Christian McCaffrey in the preseason, backup Isaac Guerendo is out for at least two more weeks with a shoulder injury and fifth-round draft pick Jordan James had finger surg…
Jeff Wilson Jr. returns to San Francisco 49ers as injuries open doors for former Dolphins running back's comeback
Jeff Wilson Jr. Returns to the 49ers Amid Injury Challenges Former Dolphins Players Rejoin NFL In a notable turn of events, running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and linebacker Duke Riley have both secured new opportunities in the NFL as of Sunday. Wilson is making his way back to the San Francisco 49ers, while Riley has signed with the Washington Commanders. Wilson’s Journey Back to San Francisco Wilson, who enjoyed a productive stint with the Miami Dol…
49ers To Bring Back RB Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson‘s recent workout for the 49ers did not result in a deal. With his original team dealing with a number of injuries in the backfield, though, a signing will now take place. Wilson is headed back to San Francisco, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former UDFA was with the 49ers from 2018 to the midway point of the 2022 campaign. A trade from the 49ers to the Dolphins allowed him to work with Mike McDaniel, a familiar face g…
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