You’ve got to feel for Jerick McKinnon. The 49ers running back suffered a setback in practice this week and GM John Lynch says it’s “not encouraging,” (Twitter link via Brian Murphy of KNBR). Details are sparse at the moment, but it sounds like McKinnon’s status is very much in doubt for 2019. 
The 49ers inked McKinnon to a four-year $30MM contract in 2018, but a torn ACL wiped out his first would-be season in SF. It was a huge disappointment for the team and player alike – McKinnon flashed serious potential in Minnesota and many expected him to bust out big plays in the 49ers’ offense.
In 2017, his final year with the Vikes, McKinnon enjoyed career highs in receptions (51) and receiving yards (421). With capable hands and the athleticism to break out of early tackles, McKinnon offered the ability to go for long-distance runs and serve as a security blanket for Jimmy Garoppolo. Both players were knocked out by injuries in 2018, and it sounds like McKinnon’s sideline stint will extend into at least part of 2019.
They should have cut him and got out of the deal when they had the chance.
How much is he guaranteed?
Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida will be enough.
And Wilson and Mostert
I feel for him but at this point we need to cut him. You feel for the guy but this is also a business and he’s just eating up salary. Consider it a wash, was a iffy signing to begin with and how for two years straight he won’t play. Brieda and Coleman are really good anyways and we are fine at RB even if one of them misses time with injury we are stacked at RB. I hate to feel like I’m being negative about a injury because of course you feel for someone and being a player that needs to cut and need explosiveness in their legs this guys career might be done as sad as that is to see, hate to see it. Time to move on though.