Elijah Mitchell Suffers Abductor Strain
1 year agoSan Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is dealing with an abductor strain and will be out for around a week at training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Mitchell is no stranger to injuries early in his NFL career, but this one shouldn't put him in danger of not being ready for Week 1 of the regular season early in September. The 25-year-old lost most of his fantasy appeal once the Niners traded for do-it-all back Christian McCaffrey in 2022, but when healthy, he should still be CMC's direct backup and complement in San Fran's backfield. Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price will see more work in training camp while Mitchell is out. Mitchell is an RB4/flex option and handcuff for those that draft McCaffrey in fantasy leagues.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch