What happened: James took the bulk of the reserve work and broke multiple runs. Black showed a physical style on several carries.
NFL·PREVIEW·July 27, 2026 12:39 AM ET
James, Black impress as 49ers' backup running back race opens
Pads have yet to come on at San Francisco's camp.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read
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