JORDAN JAMES NEWS

Inactive Sunday James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder was inactive with a finger injury in Week 1. Since then, he's been a healthy scratch. James can't seem to crack a depth chart led by Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 12 James (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Panthers, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut, with all of his missed games coming as a healthy scratch. James' next opportunity to make his debut is Sunday against Cleveland, though he's unlikely to play in that game unless Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson or Isaac Guerendo were to miss time.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The running back continues to be a healthy scratch for the tenth consecutive week. Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo remain ahead of James on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday night James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Falcons.

Impact The rookie running back will now be a healthy scratch for a sixth consecutive game. Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo remain ahead of James, a fifth-round pick in the draft, on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Tampa Bay James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder has yet to see regular-season action and will be a healthy scratch for a fifth consecutive game. Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo will serve as the 49ers' active running backs for Sunday's road tilt.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again James (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Thursday marks the fourth consecutive game that James has been a healthy scratch after missing Week 1 due to a finger injury. The 49ers will once again roll with a three-man backfield of Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo for Thursday's NFC West bout. James' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 6 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 12, though he's unlikely to play in that game unless McCaffrey, Robinson or Guerendo were to miss time.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch verus Jacksonville James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact James will be a healthy scratch for the third week in a row. With the rookie fifth-rounder inactive, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo will serve as the backup running backs behind starter Christian McCaffrey. James also missed Week 1 with a finger injury, so his next opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut will come Week 5 versus the Rams on Thursday, Oct. 2.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Arizona James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact James missed the first game of the regular season due to a finger injury, and while he has fully recovered, he will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game. With the rookie fifth-rounder in street clothes, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo will operate as the 49ers' depth running backs behind Christian McCaffrey. James' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 28.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch vs. NOLA James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder broke his finger in early August and was not cleared to play against the Seahawks in Week 1. James was able to fade an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game after logging a full practice Friday, but he'll observe the contest in street clothes while the 49ers roll with a three-man backfield of Brian Robinson, Isaac Guerendo and starter Christian McCaffrey. James' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 3 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 2 James (finger) doesn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Saints, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact James suffered a broken finger in early August and didn't suit up Week 1 against Seattle. However, the rookie running back logged an LP/LP/FP progression in practice this week and wasn't given an injury designation heading into the weekend. Though that means James could make his NFL debut Sunday against New Orleans, he may see limited or no work on offense as SF's No. 4 running back behind Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mac Jones finally gets his shot with the 49ers, 4 years after they almost drafted him

Mac Jones finally gets his chance to start for San Francisco, four years after the 49ers considered drafting him

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Tracking to play Week 2 James (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder was not cleared to play against Seattle in Week 1 due to a broken finger that he suffered in early August. He has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, but 49ers' general manager John Lynch relayed Thursday that James will be "ready to go" against the Saints on Sunday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports. If he is cleared to make his NFL regular-season debut, James would likely struggle to see backfield snaps as the 49ers' RB4 behind Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerrendo.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Brock Purdy 'week to week' with toe injury; Mac Jones expected to start Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered "week to week."

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Limited at practice James (finger) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact James was once again limited at practice to open the week as he continues to recover from a broken finger that he suffered in early August. The 21-year-old will have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Brock Purdy a 'long shot' to play Sunday due to toe injury, could miss multiple weeks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a "long shot" to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday due to a toe injury

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Not playing vs. Seattle James (finger) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact James broke his finger in early August, which limited his practice participation this past week. He won't play in Sunday's regular-season opener, but the good news for the 49ers is that Christian McCaffrey (calf) has been cleared to play, with Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo serving in rotation. James' next chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 14 in New Orleans.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

49ers star Christian McCaffrey questionable for season opener after calf injury

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is questionable for the season opener after injuring his calf at practice

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Doubtful for Week 1 James (finger) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest in Seattle, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The broken finger that James suffered in early August thus is poised to delay the rookie fifth-round pick's pro debut. Whenever he's healthy, though, there may be a chance for him to mix into the 49ers backfield if Christian McCaffrey's recent calf injury lingers or even develops into Achilles tendinitis as it did a season ago. At the moment, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo are the healthy running backs on San Francisco's active roster.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice James (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact James broke his finger in early August and has been a limited participant in each of the first two practices of the week. The rookie fifth-rounder figures to see minimal work out of the backfield this season. However, with Christian McCaffrey popping up on Thursday's injury report due to a calf injury, James could be thrust into the RB3 role behind Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) if McCaffrey is unable to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice James (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact James broke his finger in early August and has been a limited participant in each of the first two practices of the week. The rookie fifth-rounder figures to see minimal work out of the backfield this season. However, with Christian McCaffrey popping up on Thursday's injury report due to a calf injury, James could be thrust into the RB3 role behind Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) if McCaffrey is unable to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jauan Jennings: 'I love money' as he returns from injury with $3M incentive boost

Receiver Jauan Jennings is ready to focus on the season after resolving a calf injury and contract talks

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Gets in limited practice James (finger) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact After missing some time early in training camp due to a knee injury, James suffered a broken finger in early August that required surgery and kept him off the practice field until last Wednesday. He continues to operate with a cap on his reps as the 49ers begin to ramp up for Week 1, and with the 49ers' top three RBs Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) good to go for Sunday's contest in Seattle, there's a decent chance that James is inactive this weekend if the team doesn't rule him out by the final practice report of the week.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice field James (finger) returned to practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact James missed some time early in training camp due to a knee injury and then broke a finger not long afterward that required surgery, resulting in him missing the 49ers' entire preseason slate. Despite the time away from the field, the rookie fifth-round pick survived roster cuts and resides in a backfield led by Christian McCaffrey and followed by newcomer Brian Robinson and second-year pro Isaac Guerendo. As a result, James may be a regular inactive on game days, even when he's healthy enough to be available.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rookie could become collateral damage of Brian Robinson Jr. trade 49ers fifth-round running back Jordan James could be in trouble after the team traded for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson...

AUGUST 22 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers bolster injury-hit backfield by acquiring Brian Robinson from Washington

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired running back Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press