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Running back Jordan James went from RB2, and on Monday he lost that role to rookie Kaelon Black. There was speculation that it was due to James being injured. On Wednesday, it was announced that James has fractured ribs.

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Fractured ribs cost James his RB2 role to rookie Kaelon Black.

James went from RB2 to losing that role to rookie Kaelon Black on Monday; the injury was confirmed Wednesday as fractured ribs; the source notes this is brutal timing since the 49ers need three reliable running backs this season and Christian McCaffrey needs relief after a heavy workload last season.

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