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Has MCL, ankle sprains Guerendo has been diagnosed with MCL and ankle sprains in his left leg following an MRI on Monday, but he didn't damage the ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss at Arizona, Ma...

Impact The 49ers' 2024 campaign is over, but the team's season finale included yet another RB injury. On only his second carry of Sunday's game, Guerendo had his left leg twisted under him as he was tackled, and he needed a cart to go to the locker room. He thus is one of four San Francisco running backs to enter the offseason focusing on rehab. The others are Christian McCaffrey (knee), Jordan Mason (ankle) and Elijah Mitchell (hamstring). Guerendo, a 2024 fourth-round pick, proved to be effective when given the chance as a rookie, turning 84 carries into 420 yards (5.0 YPC) and four touchdowns and hauling in 15 of 16 targets for 152 yards in 16 appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MCL sprain likely, tests upcoming Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 47-24 loss to the Cardinals that Guerendo (knee/ankle) likely suffered an MCL sprain and will undergo further testing Monday, Lindsey Pallar...

Impact Guerendo suffered knee and ankle injuries, with the knee injury likely to be an MCL sprain. The results of Monday's tests should help provide clarification on the recovery timeline for Guerendo. The 49ers' season came to a close with Sunday's defeat in the regular-season finale.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Guerendo won't return to Sunday's game at Arizona due to knee and ankle injuries.

Impact Guerendo had his left leg twisted under him on his second carry of the game, and his teammates quickly motioned to the sideline for assistance. He eventually was carted off the field and ruled out not long after. With Guerendo unavailable, the 49ers will entrust the run game in Patrick Taylor and FB Kyle Juszczyk for the rest of their season finale.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Guerendo injury update and status vs. the Cardinals in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 On Sunday at 4:25 PM ET at State Farm Stadium, Isaac Guerendo and the San Francisco 49ers square off against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1...

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Nets 99 yards in return Guerendo took nine carries for 34 yards while bringing in all four targets for 65 receiving yards in Monday's 40-34 loss to the Lions.

Impact Guerendo made a successful return from a one-game layoff due to foot and hamstring injuries in Week 17. The fourth-round rookie look no worse for wear, generating 99 yards from scrimmage in a pass-heavy game plan. The only negative aspect of Guerendo's fantasy line was a lack of trips to the end zone after quarterbacks Brock Purdy (elbow) and Joshua Dobbs vultured a pair of short touchdown rushes. Guerendo may find himself more involved as a rusher if San Francisco's injured starting QB is unable to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Guerendo injury update and status vs. the Lions in Week 17 | Dec. 30, 2024 The San Francisco 49ers and Isaac Guerendo will square off against the Detroit Lions in Week 17 on Monday at 8:15 PM ET. In his most recent...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Clear to return in Week 17 Guerendo (foot/hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Monday's game versus the Lions, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Guerendo managed limited practices Thursday and Friday due to foot and hamstring injuries that sidelined him last Sunday in Miami. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Saturday afternoon that Guerendo was expected to play Week 17, which now is a formality following comments from coach Kyle Shanahan. Guerendo thus will pace the 49ers backfield Monday after doing so Weeks 14 and 15, when he combined for 37 touches for 203 total yards and two rushing TDs.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo Expected To Play vs Lions San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is expected to play Monday night against the Detroit Lions

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Week 17 return expected Guerendo (foot/hamstring) is expected to play Monday against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 49ers have yet to post their final Week 17 injury report, but he seems destined to be listed as questionable considering he was limited in practice Thursday and Friday due to the foot and hamstring issues that sidelined him Week 16 at Miami. Assuming he's able to suit up Monday, he should take on the lead role out of San Francisco's backfield, which amounted to 37 touches for 203 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs between Weeks 14 and 15.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited session Guerendo (foot/hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Guerendo now has managed back-to-back capped sessions to kick off Week 17 prep as he looks to put foot and hamstring injuries further in the rearview mirror. He sat out the 49ers' Week 16 loss at Miami due to the health concerns, and Saturday's practice report may provide a sense of his odds to return to action Monday against the Lions. If he's cleared for that contest, Guerendo likely will slot back in as the 49ers' lead runner over Patrick Taylor.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To be limited Thursday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Guerendo (foot/hamstring) will be limited at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact As Shanahan projected Monday, Guerendo is returning to the practice field for the first time since Week 15 prep, which is a good sign after he sat out Week 16 in Miami due to foot and hamstring injuries. If Guerendo is able to make it through the week unscathed and suit up Monday against the Lions, he'd provide a boost for a 49ers backfield that will be without Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to practice Thursday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers expect Guerendo (foot/hamstring) to practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Guerendo emerged from a Week 15 loss to the Rams with foot and hamstring injuries that ultimately kept him off the practice field last week and out for Sunday's defeat at Miami. In Guerendo's place Week 16, Patrick Taylor got the start at running back and played 51 of 64 offensive snaps, but he mustered just 25 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel moonlighted with five carries for 25 yards, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk also had two touches for 26 total yards. Guerendo's return to the field Thursday will be accompanied with a corresponding listing on the injury report, so a limited or even full showing will be an encouraging sign for the 49ers backfield.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to practice Thursday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers expect Guerendo (foot/hamstring) to practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Guerendo emerged from a Week 15 loss to the Rams with foot and hamstring injuries that ultimately kept him off the practice field last week and out for Sunday's defeat at Miami. In Guerendo's place Week 16, Patrick Taylor got the start at running back and played 51 of 64 offensive snaps, but he mustered just 25 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel moonlighted with five carries for 25 yards, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk also had two touches for 26 total yards. Guerendo's return to the field Thursday will be accompanied with a corresponding listing on the injury report, so a limited or even full showing will be an encouraging sign for the 49ers backfield.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 16 Guerendo (foot, hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Miami, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Guerendo didn't practice this week and thus appears in danger of missing time beyond Sunday. His absence leaves Patrick Taylor and Israel Abanikanda atop the depth chart at running back, with Ke'Shawn Vaughn likely to be called up from the practice squad before Sunday. Taylor filled in as the lead back when Guerendo missed a chunk of San Francisco's Week 14 game with a foot injury, but that doesn't necessarily mean Taylor will dominate carries Sunday afternoon with more time to prepare for Guerendo's absence.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo likely out vs. Dolphins San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is unlikely to play in Sunday’s game against the host Miami Dolphins, ESPN reported Thursday...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Trending in wrong direction The 49ers are not expected to have Guerendo (hamstring) available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Guerendo missed Wednesday's practice session due to a new hamstring injury, and Schefter's reporting makes it seem as though he'll be officially listed as a non-participant again Thursday. The rookie fourth-round pick managed to play through a foot sprain during last Thursday's 12-6 loss, in which he rushed 16 times for 57 yards and brought in all four targets for 18 yards, handling all of San Francisco's running back touches. Head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't yet commented on Guerendo's status for Week 16, but if he's indeed sidelined on the road against Miami, Patrick Taylor, Israel Abanikanda and practice-squad player Ke'Shawn Vaughn will be next up for backfield reps.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with hamstring injury Guerendo (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Guerendo managed to play through a foot injury and suit up for last Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams, but he's emerged from the contest nursing a new issue. With Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both on IR, the 49ers could realistically just be taking a cautious approach to Guerendo's health, but his status will now need to be carefully monitored in practice Thursday and Friday. Patrick Taylor and Israel Abanikanda, plus practice-squad man Ke'Shawn Vaughn, are San Francisco's top backfield options behind Guerendo heading into a road matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with hamstring injury Guerendo (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Guerendo managed to play through a foot injury and suit up for last Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams, but he's emerged from the contest nursing a new issue. With Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both on IR, the 49ers could realistically just be taking a cautious approach to Guerendo's health, but his status will now need to be carefully monitored in practice Thursday and Friday. Patrick Taylor and Israel Abanikanda, plus practice-squad man Ke'Shawn Vaughn, are San Francisco's top backfield options behind Guerendo heading into a road matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners 75 total yards in loss Guerendo rushed 16 times for 57 yards and brought in all four targets for 18 yards in the 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.

Impact Guerendo overcame the foot sprain he'd suffered in the Week 14 win over the Bears on Sunday to suit up and handle all of San Francisco's running back touches. However, the rookie surprisingly found some tough sledding against a Rams defense that had been beatable on the ground at times. Nevertheless, Guerendo impressively handled a solid workload in wet conditions and finished as the co-leader in receptions as well, and he'll have a secure fantasy floor as the clear lead back when the 49ers travel to face the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Active in Week 15 Guerendo (foot) is listed as active Thursday against the Rams, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Guerendo came out of this past Sunday's win versus the Bears with a sprained foot, which left his status for Week 15 up in the air. He wasn't able to practice until Wednesday, when he was limited, and both Adam Schefter of ESPN and Matt Barrows of The Athletic reported at different points Thursday that Guerendo felt good following that session and intended to play. Indeed, that has come to pass, but it remains to be seen if Guerendo will handle the majority of backfield reps for the 49ers. Patrick Taylor and Ke'Shawn Vaughn also are on hand for work at running back.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Niners RB Isaac Guerendo (foot) active for Thursday night's game vs. Rams Running back Isaac Guerendo is officially active for the the 49ers' pivotal "Thursday Night Football" game against the Los Angeles Rams desp...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • NFL.COM

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DECEMBER 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Planning to play through sprained foot Guerendo (foot) remains listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams but insists he "feels good" and plans to play, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Impact After Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) were moved to injured reserve last week, Guerendo stepped in as the 49ers' starting running back in this past Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears. He turned in a big performance, rushing 15 times for 78 yards and two scores while chipping in two catches for 50 yards before exiting late in the contest with a sprained foot. The 49ers listed Guerendo as a non-participant on injury reports released Monday and Tuesday, but after upgrading to limited activity in Wednesday's walk-through session, the rookie looks like he could be tracking toward playing against the Rams. Official word on Guerendo's status will come when the 49ers release their inactive list 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if he's cleared to play, the 49ers could aim to limit his workload on a short week. Patrick Taylor and Israel Abanikanda are already on the roster as backup options behind Guerendo, and the 49ers could also elevate Ke'Shawn Vaughn from the practice squad to provide another healthy body out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Guerendo injury update and status vs. the Rams in Week 15 | Dec. 12, 2024 After getting into the end zone two times on the ground and running for 78 yards on 15 carries in his last game, Isaac Guerendo and the San...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM