Back to the San Francisco 49ers Newsfeed

49ers fans should be thrilled about Jerick McKinnon in 2020

Jerick McKinnon #28 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Even with a crowded and talented 49ers backfield, Niner fans should be thrilled to have Jerick McKinnon back in uniform in 2020.

I already know what your thinking: Jerick McKinnon? The same San Francisco 49ers running back who originally signed a four-year, $30 million contract and has yet to play a regular-season down?

Yes, that guy.

And while he draws the ire of some 49er fans because of his injury history with the team, he has the potential to add a different dimension to the offense and help take it to another level this season.