The Green Bay Packers are claiming speedy running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, according to Aaron Wilson and agent Shawn O'Gorman.
Abanikanda, who is still only 22 years old, was a fifth-round pick of the New York Jets in 2023. He played in six games as a rookie, rushing 22 times for 70 yards and catching seven passes for 43 yards. Inactive for the first 12 games of the 2024 season, Abanikanda was waived by the Jets in December of 2024, leading to his arrival in San Francisco.
The 49ers waived Abanikanda (5-10, 216) from the 90-man roster on Thursday.