Kaelon Black
NFL Injury Report

Kaelon Black Injury Status

San Francisco 49ers • RB
Latest Injury Status
active
A

Black was limited Wednesday but appears to be fine ahead of Sunday's Week 5 date with the Seahawks. The rookie running back has plodded to 2.5 yards per carry over the last three weeks and is merely a bench stash in fantasy as Christian McCaffrey's top backup.

Injury Details

Body Part
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Location
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Side
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Expected Return
Not announced

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Kaelon Black Injury History

October 14, 2026
active
Black (illness) upgraded to a full practice Thursday, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
October 8, 2026
questionable • Illness
Not Specified
Black (illness) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
October 7, 2026
questionable • Illness
Not Specified
questionable
October 7, 2026
active
Black turned six carries into 13 yards during the 49ers' 24-14 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
October 5, 2026
active
Black turned four carries into 17 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the 49ers' 36-30 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
September 27, 2026
active
Black (groin) rushed seven times for 25 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins.
September 21, 2026
active
Black (groin) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
September 20, 2026
questionable • Groin
Not Specified
Black (groin) is on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
September 20, 2026
questionable • Groin
Not Specified
Black (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
September 18, 2026
questionable • Groin
Not Specified
Black was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
September 17, 2026
active • Groin
Not Specified
Black rushed 14 times for 65 yards and brought in his only target for five yards during the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
September 8, 2026
active
Black rushed four times for 28 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.
August 28, 2026
active
Black rushed eight times for 33 yards and wasn't targeted in the 49ers' 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday night.
August 21, 2026
active • Thigh
Not Specified
Black (thigh) is back in uniform for Tuesday's practice session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic
August 19, 2026
active
August 19, 2026
questionable • Thigh
Not Specified
Black (thigh) looked like himself at Tuesday's practice, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.
August 18, 2026
questionable • Thigh
Not Specified
Black (thigh) will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Titans, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

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