The San Francisco 49ers are releasing veteran running back Khalil Herbert, cutting him loose after he had only been with the team for two weeks. This is a quick turnaround for a guy they just signed, showing you how fast things can change in the NFC West, even during the preseason. It definitely caught a few eyes around the division.
Herbert’s Short-Lived Stint in the Bay
Herbert, who’s 28 years old, signed with the 49ers just a couple of weeks ago. He was a 2021 sixth-round pick by the Bears and spent four years in Chicago before he was traded to the Bengals. He’s been around the block, having also played for the Colts, Jets, and yeah, he even spent some time on our very own Seahawks squad. His brief run with the Niners included one preseason game last week, where he carried the ball six times for 18 yards and snagged two catches for 35 yards. Not exactly setting the world on fire, but you expect a bit more runway, right?
What This Means For San Francisco’s Backfield
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the release, and it signals that the 49ers must feel pretty good about their running back situation, even with “multiple injuries” hitting their talented group. They’re clearly satisfied with their depth and health, believing Herbert would be “buried deep on the depth chart” once everyone is good to go. For Herbert, he’s now on the hunt for another team that needs a veteran presence in their backfield. This kind of quick turnover, even in August, really hammers home how cutthroat the NFL can be.
Meanwhile, back home, the Seahawks just dropped one to the Dallas Cowboys, 17-7. That’s a tough way to kick off the week, Emerald City. We need to bounce back hard. Mike Macdonald and the crew have to rally our guys after that one, especially with a long season ahead. Let’s see what Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba can cook up next to get us back on track!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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