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Herbert played sparingly in 2025 with the Jets. The 28-year-old was once viewed as a promising, big-play threat. He entered the NFL with 4.48 speed, but injuries have since zapped some of that explosive ability. Herbert will likely spell Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor in the preseason, assuming we don't see much of Christian McCaffrey.
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49ers sign Herbert as backup RB; injury history has diminished explosive ability.

49ers signed Herbert as a backup RB to spell Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor in the preseason, assuming limited Christian McCaffrey usage. Herbert played sparingly in 2025 with the Jets; the 28-year-old was once viewed as a promising big-play threat with 4.48 speed, but injuries have since zapped some of that explosive ability.

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