49ers Place McCaffrey on IR, Sign Abanikanda

The San Francisco 49ers have claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets to fill the gap left by Christian McCaffrey, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a season-ending PCL injury. This move follows a tough loss against the Buffalo Bills, in which McCaffrey was injured, and Jordan Mason may also join him on IR after suffering an ankle injury. Abanikanda, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft, has seen limited action in his career, remaining inactive for the Jets this season. In addition to Abanikanda, the 49ers have signed wide receiver Ronnie Bell to their practice squad to bolster their roster. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that rookie Isaac Guerendo is expected to take on a significant role in the backfield moving forward. The 49ers are now navigating a challenging end to the season with key injuries impacting their lineup.