SANTA CLARA CA — San Francisco 49ers Running back Elijah Mitchell After suffering a hamstring strain, is expected to miss all three team’s preseason matches. A league source confirmed this to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter said that Mitchell is expected to be available for the regular season.
Mitchell was not able to attend Wednesday’s team practice. Mitchell was seen in street clothes just before Friday’s preseason opener. Green Bay Packers.
Mitchell was back in the same role that he played last season, as San Francisco’s running back. The 49ers will now have a team that includes Mitchell. Trey SermonYou are a rookie Tyrion Davis-Price JaMycal Hasty Handle the exhibition carries.
Veteran back Jeff Wilson Jr. Is also on the roster, but did NOT play against Green Bay. Trent WilliamsEnd Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred WarnerReceivers Deebo Samuel Brandon Aiyuk Closed end George Kittle.
Mitchell was a 2021 sixth round pick from Louisiana. He set a rookie record in rushing yards with 963 yards and added five touchdowns. Mitchell missed six games because of a series of injuries including ribs, knees, fingers, shoulder and concussions.
Mitchell returned to camp slightly heavier after offseason knee surgery. He wanted to be able to handle the workload without any problems. Mitchell is the second key Niner who has suffered a muscle strain following a similar injury that struck cornerback. Charvarius Ward Ward was on the sidelines earlier in this week. Ward, like Mitchell, is expected to be available for the regular season.