Niners Nation on Jordan James

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Second-year running back Jordan James (ribs) is feeling better after Kaelon Black's preseason performance. James is back at practice. It would be a nice luxury if the 49ers offense had three competent running backs they could use throughout the season. During OTAs, it was James, not Black, who was getting the reps with the starters when Christian McCaffrey would have an off day. James will look to take back the RB2 role from Black in a competition that will likely last into the season.
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James back from ribs, competing to reclaim RB2 role from Black.

Second-year running back returned to practice after rib injury and is feeling better. Competing to reclaim RB2 role from Kaelon Black; during OTAs, James was getting reps with starters when Christian McCaffrey had off days. Competition expected to extend into regular season, positioning James as potential three-back committee option.

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