Henry Rutledge News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte 49ers

Shut down for 2025 Rutledge (lower body) is out for the remainder of the 2025 season, per Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Rutledge only saw action in one game this season, tallying two carries for 11 yards against North Carolina in Week 2. The tailback's lower body injury persisted, however, to the point where the 49ers have elected to shut him down for the season. CJ Stokes and Rod Gainey should continue to spearhead Charlotte's backfield moving forward, with Cameren Smith possibly seeing more action in Rutledge's stead.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be available vs. Rice Rutledge (lower body) will be unavailable for Charlotte's clash with Rice on Thursday night, per Hunter Bailey of the Charlotte Observer.

Impact Rutledge has only played in one game this season, the 49ers' loss to UNC in Week 2. He tallied 2 two carries for 11 yards in that game. In Rutledge's absence, CJ Stokes and Rod Gainey should continue to take most of the carries in Charlotte's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for lower-body MRI Rutledge has a lower-body injury and is awaiting an MRI, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact It is unknown whether or not Rutledge re-injured his lower leg, which temporarily affected his Week 2 availability, or suffered a new injury around the same area. Regardless, his injury status is back to questionable as he awaits for an MRI and a subsequent result. Ideally for Rutledge, it yields a positive result, so he can re-focus on the 2025 season.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for lower-body MRI Rutledge has a lower-body injury and is awaiting an MRI, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play vs. UNC Rutledge will be available for Charlotte against North Carolina in Week 2, per Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Rutledge was in pads and seen warming up, and now it's official that the tailback will play. He figures to see a rotational tailback role behind Rod Gainey and CJ Stokes.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

In pads Saturday Rutledge (lower leg) is in pads ahead of Saturday's game against North Carolina, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact While that's a good sign, it's worth noting the same was true last week before he sat out, and he remains off the depth chart for Saturday's contest. It's best to consider him questionable until there's something more concrete regarding his status.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remains off Week 2 depth chart Rutledge (lower leg) isn't listed on the depth chart for Saturday's game against North Carolina, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Rutledge was unable to give it a go in the opener and appears to be in line to miss his second straight contest Saturday. It's also unclear exactly how large his role will be when he's available.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Injury clarified Rutledge is dealing with a lower leg injury, per Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Rutledge missed the 49ers' opener, and it was Rod Gainey, CJ Stokes and Cameren Smith who led the way in Charlotte's backfield. Rutledge was dealing with a lower body injury, but we now have some clarification that it's indeed a lower leg ailment. That can be shaky for running backs, and there's no current update on Rutledge's status.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Rutledge is dealing with a lower body injury, according to Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Rutledge has yet to practice, and the fact that he's dealing with a lower body injury suggests he won't be available for Week 1. This means the 49ers will be thin in terms of depth at running back.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Saturday Rutledge totaled one carry for zero yards and caught their only target for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-20 loss versus North Carolina.

Impact Rutledge had just two touches Saturday but his one reception went for a 28-yard touchdown. He was one of six 49er running backs to receive a touch, indicating how split the backfield currently is. While it was nice to see him find the end zone, his three touches through two weeks is not enough to make him fantasy viable.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Saturday Rutledge totaled one carry for zero yards and caught their only target for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-20 loss versus North Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records carry Rutledge (undisclosed) recorded one rush for zero yards during Saturday's 48-14 loss versus South Florida.

Impact Rutledge finished his 2023 season with 15 carries for 174 yards (11.6 averaged per carry) across 10 games. The running back has two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining, during which he will look to improve his rushing output further, like he did between 2022 and 2023.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday versus Rice Rutledge (undisclosed) is out Saturday versus Rice, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Rutledge will not play Saturday for undisclosed reasons. With Shadrick Byrd and Terron Kellman also out, Hahsaun Wilson -- who rushed 24 times for 198 yards and three touchdowns last week -- is expected to lead the backfield once again.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out Saturday Rutledge compiled four rushes for 92 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 33-26 overtime victory against Tulsa.

Impact Rutlege recorded just four carries Saturday but finished the game with a season-high 92 rushing yards. He also caught his first three passes of the season for 12 yards and gained a season-high 104 return yards. Given what he showed Saturday, he could be in for more work to end the season seeing that Charlotte is desperate for game breaking players.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in passing game Rutledge caught five passes for 88 yards and a score versus Georgia State on Saturday.

Impact This is interesting, because Rutledge is on the depth chart as a running back, and did not have a catch in his college career before this. Mostly, he was a kick returner. Is Rutledge being moved to receiver now?

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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