49ers add another RB to room ahead of 2026 season

TL;DR

The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Sincere McCormick after drafting Kaelon Black in the 2026 NFL draft. McCormick joins a crowded running back room, potentially competing for a roster spot.

Key points

49ers signed running back Sincere McCormick
Kaelon Black was drafted in the 2026 NFL draft
McCormick spent 2025 on practice squads
He rushed for 183 yards in 2024 with the Raiders
Five running backs are now on the 49ers roster

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The San Francisco 49ers keep bringing in running backs. After drafting Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, San Francisco signed former Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick, per his agency.

McCormick, 25, spent the 2025 season on multiple practice squads, including the 49ers. He was an undrafted free agent out of UTSA in 2022 and didn't see a regular-season snap until 2024 with the Raiders. McCormick rushed 39 times for 183 yards in five games, including two starts. He also caught six receptions for 29 yards.

With McCormick in tow, the 49ers have five running backs on their roster: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James, Patrick Taylor, Black and McCormick. McCaffrey and Black are likely safe, as is James (a fifth-rounder from 2025). That leaves a potential battle between Taylor and McCormick for the fourth RB spot, if the 49ers want to keep that many on the roster.

McCormick was with the team for almost two months at the beginning of the 2025 season, so he has familiarity with the offense. But, more than likely, McCormick will be a training-camp body for the offseason and a crowded running back room.

This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers sign veteran RB Sincere McCormick ahead of 2026 season

Q&A

Who is Sincere McCormick and what is his NFL history?

Sincere McCormick is a 25-year-old running back who was an undrafted free agent in 2022, spent time on practice squads, and played for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.

How many running backs are currently on the 49ers roster?

The 49ers currently have five running backs on their roster: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James, Patrick Taylor, Kaelon Black, and Sincere McCormick.

What are the chances of Sincere McCormick making the 49ers roster?

McCormick faces competition for a roster spot, likely battling Patrick Taylor for the fourth running back position, as McCaffrey, James, and Black are expected to be safe.