49ers Bolster Backfield Amid Injury Woes with Abanikanda and Vaughn
The San Francisco 49ers have claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets to bolster their injury-hit backfield, with Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on Injured Reserve. Abanikanda, a 2023 fifth-round pick known for his speed, had limited carries with the Jets. The 49ers also added Ke’Shawn Vaughn to their practice squad and re-signed wide receiver Ronnie Bell.