49ers Bolster Backfield Amid Injury Woes with Abanikanda and Vaughn
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Niners Nation
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.