Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Draws preseason start
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McNichols carried the ball five times for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-10 preseason win over the Patriots.
McNichols had been vying for the third spot on the running back depth chart with Chris Rodriguez throughout camp. He appears to have the upper hand, as he started the game and was the only back to get a carry or target through Washington's first two offensive possessions. That suggests he'll be active and may get a few snaps in a Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay, though his role is likely to be minimal.
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Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Rotates with Rodriguez
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McNichols had three carries for 10 yards and one catch for eight yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Jets.
McNichols and Chris Rodriguez split snaps throughout the first half, after Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler were removed following the opening drive. It's a good sign for McNichols' chances of at least earning a spot on the practice squad, at which point he could be the injury replacement for Ekeler (while Rodriguez would be the natural fit to fill in for Robinson). McNichols spent most of last year on San Francisco's practice squad, and he's bounced around the league as a passing-down back and special-teams player ever since the Buccaneers took him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
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Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Gets chance with Washington
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The Commanders signed McNichols to a contract Monday.
McNichols spent most of the 2023 season on the 49ers' practice squad. He did suit up for three regular-season games with San Francisco, but he played exclusively on special teams (20 snaps). This offseason, McNichols will get a chance to compete for a depth role behind Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson.
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Jeremy McNichols: Cut from practice squad
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The 49ers cut McNichols from the practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
McNichols has been either cut, signed or elevated to the 49ers' active roster 14 times this season. He's appeared in three games for San Francisco, playing 20 special teams snaps.
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Jeremy McNichols: Back to practice squad
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McNichols reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.
McNichols was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's matchup with the Rams in Week 18, recording an assisted tackle while playing 12 snaps on special teams. With Christian McCaffrey (calf) likely back for the team's upcoming first playoff game in the divisional round the weekend of Jan. 20-21, it's unclear if McNichols will get another shot with the active roster.
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49ers' Jeremy McNichols: Elevated to active roster
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The 49ers elevated McNichols to the active roster Saturday.
McNichols rejoined the 49ers' practice squad Dec. 29 after being let go by the team two days prior. With Christian McCaffrey (calf) ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Rams, McNichols could see some snaps on offense as the third back behind Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason.
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Jeremy McNichols: Let go by San Francisco
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McNichols was cut by the 49ers on Wednesday.
McNichols was part of the 49ers' active roster for Monday's loss to the Ravens, but failed to record any stats while playing two offensive snaps. With Elijah Mitchell (knee) set to return in Week 17, the 28-year-old was the odd man out in San Francisco's backfield. McNichols could stick around and join the 49ers' practice squad again or it's possible that he finds a new opportunity elsewhere.
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49ers' Jeremy McNichols: Moves to 53-man roster
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McNichols was signed to the 49ers' active roster from their practice squad Thursday,
McNichols' promotion comes after he spent Week 15 with the team while Elijah Mitchell tended to a knee injury and was out of action. The former's addition to the active roster would suggest Mitchell is unlikely to suit up Monday against the Ravens, teeing up McNichols for a role similar to Week 15 against the Cardinals that saw him play six special-teams snaps but none on offense.
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Jeremy McNichols: Reverts to practice squad
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McNichols reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.
McNichols was active but did not play in Sunday's 45-29 win over the Cardinals. With Elijah Mitchell (knee) potentially unavailable for Week 16 versus the Ravens, McNichols could be elevated to the active roster again.
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Jeremy McNichols: Reverts to practice squad
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McNichols reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.
In his 2023 debut, McNichols played six snaps on special teams without recording a stat in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Seahawks. He'll now wait for his next opportunity to be elevated to the active roster.
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49ers' Jeremy McNichols: Called up Saturday
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The 49ers elevated McNichols to the active roster Saturday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
McNichols joined the 49ers' practice squad Oct. 4 after being cut by the team Sept. 27. He has a chance to make his 2023 debut Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Jeremy McNichols: Headed to San Francisco
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McNichols signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.
McNichols will now return to the 49ers' practice squad where he had a brief stint in September before being released. With Elijah Mitchell still dealing with a knee injury, McNichols will provide San Francisco extra depth in the backfield if called upon.
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Jeremy McNichols: Let go by 49ers
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McNichols was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.
McNichols signed with the team on Tuesday, but he'll now look for another opportunity just one day later. The running back last appeared in a game with the Titans in 2021.
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Jeremy McNichols: Joins 49ers' practice squad
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San Francisco signed McNichols to its practice squad Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, tight end Troy Fumagalli was cut from the practice squad. McNichols last saw the field in 2021, and he's not likely to get brought up to the active roster any time soon.
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49ers' Jeremy McNichols: Injures hamstring
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McNichols (hamstring) will likely be out for San Francisco's preseason finale against the Chargers, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
McNichols was competing for the third-string role with Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price and could now be in danger of not making the final roster because of this injury. The 27-year-old had rushed for 36 yards on 10 carries in the first two preseason games.
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49ers' Jeremy McNichols: Done for the day
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McNichols suffered a hamstring injury and he is out for the remainder of Saturday night's preseason game with the Broncos.
McNichols is competing for a depth role behind Christian McCaffrey at running back in San Francisco this season. If the injury is significant, it could deal a big hit to his chances of making the team.
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49ers' Jeremy McNichols: Finds new opportunity
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McNichols signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
McNichols missed all of the 2022 season with a shoulder injury and was non-tendered by the Steelers in March. The 27-year-old last suited up for the Titans in 2021, seeing 41 carries for 156 yards in 14 contents. He'll now work to earn a role in San Francisco's backfield.
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Jeremy McNichols: Not tendered by Pittsburgh
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The Steelers didn't tender an offer to McNichols as a restricted free agent Wednesday, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.
This was an easy decision after McNichols missed all of 2022 with a shoulder injury. He wasn't worth the $2.6 million tender and will now head to the open market.
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Steelers' Jeremy McNichols: Placed on IR
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Pittsburgh placed McNichols (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
McNichols signed with the Steelers to compete for a depth role in the backfield, but he lasted less than a week into camp before suffering what was apparently a severe shoulder injury. The Steelers signed Master Teague in a corresponding move to restore numbers in the backfield heading into the preseason.
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Steelers' Jeremy McNichols: Bangs up shoulder
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McNichols is being evaluated for a shoulder injury, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Another update on the injury will likely surface once its severity is determined. McNichols is battling for a depth role in Pittsburgh's backfield after suiting up for 30 games with the Titans over the previous two seasons.
