Israel Abanikanda

The San Francisco 49ers claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday and also signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn to their practice squad, according to a source. In corresponding moves, the Niners officially placed both Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) on Injured Reserve, meaning they'll be out for at least the next four games. CMC has a PCL sprain and will need six weeks to recover, so his season is essentially over ... [Read More]

New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda handled nine carries for 27 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's loss to the Cleveland Browns. The rookie added a reception for five yards on his only target. He started the game and played throughout the first half before ceding work to Travis Dye and Damarea Crockett. Abanikanda, a fifth-round draft selection, will need to impress this preseason to earn a role for himself in New York's backfield that also includes Breece Hall, Michael ... [Read More]