Kaelon Black
NFL Injury Report

Kaelon Black Injury Status

San Francisco 49ers • RB
Latest Injury Status
active
A

Black didn't log a touch on the 49ers' opening three-and-out possession, but he gained 11 yards on back-to-back carries to start San Francisco's second drive. The rookie third-round pick then recorded his game-high 14 yard run on the last play of the first quarter, rounding out his relatively brief night in encouraging fashion. Black put together a solid two-game preseason during which he rushed 12 times for 61 yards, but his primary competition for the No. 2 running back role, Jordan James, had a productive night himself Thursday with 55 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. Consequently, it's possible the two backs share complementary work behind Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) to open the regular season.

Injury Details

Body Part
Location
Side
Expected Return
Not announced

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Kaelon Black Injury History

August 30, 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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