The 49ers will have a familiar face returning to their running back room this week.

Citing agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the 49ers are bringing back running back Jeff Wilson Jr .

The 49ers likely have no intention of playing starter Christian McCaffrey in the preseason, backup Isaac Guerendo is out for at least two more weeks with a shoulder injury and fifth-round draft pick Jordan James had finger surgery after knee issues earlier in camp. Their leading rusher in Saturday’s preseason-opening loss to Denver was undrafted free agent Corey Kiner (10 rushes, 45 yards), followed by veteran free agent Ameer Abdullah (four rushes, 20 yards). Abdullah was hurt during the game, suffering a rib injury on a play in which he fumbled.

Wilson played

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