Jordan Mason - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Eventful day on special teams Mason took two carries for 13 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Mason saw one less snap on offense than he did a week prior for Christian McCaffrey's return to the lineup, but the backup wound up receiving one additional carry against the Seahawks. The 25-year-old Mason also muffed a kickoff return attempt that careened off his chest, but the long-time special teams gunner fixed his own faux pa by diving to swat the ball out of bounds before Seattle could gain possession. In the scope of fantasy football, Mason's current role spelling CMC for a play or two does not carry much value heading into next Sunday's road tilt against Green Bay.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One carry with CMC back Mason (shoulder) had one carry for five yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Mason was able to recover from his shoulder injury over San Francisco's bye week in order to suit up against Tampa Bay. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the first-half star was relegated to his usual backup role with Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) making his 2024 debut off of injured reserve. This resulted in Mason assuming his regular low-usage role Sunday, a trend that should continue now that CMC is back atop the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Tampa Bay Mason (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Coming out of a bye week, Mason was a full practice participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a limited session Thursday. His time as a prime fantasy asset nonetheless seems to be nearing an end, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying Friday that only an unexpected late setback would prevent RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) from playing this Sunday. Mason may still get some snaps and touches but won't dominate carries the way he did for much of the past two months.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Thursday Mason (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mason handled every practice rep Wednesday, but the 49ers typically go through a more rigorous session Thursday, so his downgrade shouldn't be cause for concern. Indeed, he was seen wearing a non-contact jersey in the latter practice, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, indicating the team still is managing his lingering shoulder issue. Both Mason and Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles) were limited Thursday, so the situation bears watching to see if McCaffrey finally makes his season debut Sunday in Tampa Bay, or if Mason continues to be San Francisco's lead runner.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Wednesday Mason (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday.

Impact Mason initially strained his left shoulder Week 6 at Seattle, but he paced the backfield Week 7 against the Chiefs before aggravating the issue Week 8 versus the Cowboys. With a bye week to heal up, he's back to full health, but he's also going to be welcoming Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles) to the backfield, perhaps as soon as Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. If that comes to pass, Mason will take a back seat to McCaffrey at running back for the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravated shoulder Sunday night Speaking Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan said Mason aggravated his existing shoulder injury in Sunday night's win over the Cowboys and is viewed as day to day, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com...

Impact After Sunday night's win, Shanahan said Mason could have returned to the game after he went to the locker room early just before halftime. Mason, however, never played another snap, as Isaac Guerendo handled backfield duties the rest of the way. With Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/calf, IR) expected back after the Week 9 bye, Mason's days as San Francisco's lead back appear to be either over or numbered.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could have played through injury Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated after Sunday's 30-24 win over the Cowboys that Mason (shoulder) could have come back into the game if necessary, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports reports.

Impact Mason was deemed questionable to return after a first-half shoulder injury. He was never officially ruled out but watched Isaac Guerendo handle 14 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown. Mason will have some extra recovery time with the 49ers on bye in Week 9 before traveling to Tampa Bay for Week 10.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts shoulder on SNF Mason (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Mason stayed down after a first-quarter run, checked back into the game but subsequently went to the locker room after rushing six times for 18 yards. He had been playing through an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that he suffered in Week 6 against the Seahawks, so this is presumably an aggravation of that injury. Isaac Guerendo will lead San Francisco's backfield if Mason's unable to return Sunday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts shoulder on SNF Mason (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Mason (shoulder) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Mason was nursing an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder coming into last week's game against the Chiefs, but it didn't stop him from handling a season-high snap share (86 percent) while finishing with 14 carries for 58 yards and two receptions for 11 yards in the 28-18 loss. Despite seemingly coming out of that game with no setbacks, the 49ers have still chose to lighten Mason's practice workload this week, as he was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday before ditching his blue no-contact jersey and logging full reps Friday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Mason thus looks to be in the clear for another turn as the 49ers' lead back in what could be his final start, as head coach Kyle Shanahan previously said that Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) could be ready to return from injured reserve following San Francisco's Week 9 bye.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Mason (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact For a second session in a row to begin Week 8 prep, Mason is handling a reduced workload due to a lingering shoulder issue, giving him just one more opportunity to get back to full participation Friday ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. Assuming he's cleared to play this weekend -- either on Friday's injury report or 90 minutes before an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff -- he'll serve as the 49ers' lead runner for an eighth consecutive game in place of Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), who may return following the team's Week 9 bye.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by ankle Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Mason will be limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Mason previously was tending to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder that he sustained Thursday, Oct. 10 against the Seahawks, but it didn't stop him from dominating the 49ers backfield this past Sunday versus the Chiefs to the tune of 14 carries for 58 yards and two catches (on two targets) for 11 yards on an 86 percent snap share. Despite having a new health concern this week, Mason's ability to handle some reps to kick off Week 8 prep is a decent sign that his availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys isn't in peril. Shanahan said Monday that Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) isn't expected to be available until after the 49ers' Week 9 bye, so Mason is lined up to be the team's primary runner for at least one more contest, assuming he's available this weekend.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not limited by shoulder injury Mason rushed 14 times for 58 yards and caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Mason suffered a sprained AC joint in the 49ers' win over the Seahawks on Oct. 9, but the extended rest between that contest and Sunday's allowed San Francisco's starting tailback to suit up without restrictions against the Chiefs. The 25-year-old averaged 4.1 yards per carry in the loss, falling victim to a poor game script en route to a modest fantasy line. Quarterback Brock Purdy vultured both of San Francisco's rushing scores Sunday, but Mason operated as the primary back with backup Isaac Guerendo receiving just one carry in the loss. Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is nearing a return from injury, so make sure to monitor the superstar's status ahead of next Sunday's tilt against the Cowboys, as his return would effectively eliminate Mason's massive fantasy value. For now, we will assume the latter will lead San Francisco's rushing attack against Dallas in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not limited by shoulder injury Mason rushed 14 times for 58 yards and caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Mason suffered a sprained AC joint in the 49ers' win over the Seahawks on Oct. 9, but the extended rest between that contest and Sunday's allowed San Francisco's starting tailback to suit up without restrictions against the Chiefs. The 25-year-old averaged 4,1 yards per carry in the loss, falling victim to a poor game script en route to a modest fantasy line. Quarterback Brock Purdy vultured both of San Francisco's rushing scores Sunday, but Mason operated as the primary back with backup Isaac Guerendo receiving just one carry in the loss. Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is nearing a return from injury, so make sure to monitor the superstar's status ahead of next Sunday's tilt against the Cowboys, as his return would effectively eliminate Mason's massive fantasy value. For now, we will assume the latter will lead San Francisco's rushing attack against Dallas in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • 49ERS.COM

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OCTOBER 18 • 49ERS.COM

No injury designation Mason (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mason will return to his lead role in the San Francisco backfield after an AC joint sprain kept him off the field for all but one snap during the second half of last Thursday's win at Seattle. He's been practicing all week, albeit in a limited capacity while wearing a non-contact jersey. That does hint at some risk of complications/aggravations in-game, but the upside generally outweighs the downside risk when dealing with a player that's provided such strong production this season. Meanwhile, fellow 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has yet to resume practicing.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still using non-contact jersey Mason (shoulder) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's about the best fantasy managers could hope for, eight days after Mason suffered an AC joint sprain in last Thursday's 36-24 win over the Seahawks. Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor split playing time with Mason getting just one snap after halftime, and one of the possibilities for the upcoming game against Kansas City is Mason being active but taking fewer touches than usual. Mason was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday and now appears likely to be listed as questionable on the final injury report.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Mason (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Mason continues to deal with the AC joint sprain that he suffered in his left shoulder last Thursday in Seattle. Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, Mason has been wearing a blue non-contact jersey in practice this week, which resulted in a cap in his reps. Mason thus has only one more opportunity to get back to full participation Friday before the 49ers potentially hand him a designation for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. If Mason is at all inhibited or even sidelined this weekend, Isaac Guerendo would be the biggest beneficiary out of San Francisco's backfield, while Patrick Taylor likely would pick up a few touches along the way.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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To be limited Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Mason (shoulder) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mason attempted to play through a left shoulder injury last Thursday at Seattle, but he departed after his lone carry of the second half and didn't return. Afterward, Shanahan confirmed that Mason had an AC joint sprain and deemed the running back day-to-day. At Monday's unofficial session, Mason was sporting a non-contact jersey, and his capped practice Wednesday likely indicates the same will come to pass. Isaac Guerendo will be the biggest beneficiary Sunday against the Chiefs if Mason cedes any of his typical workload to the rest of the 49ers backfield.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

In non-contact jersey at practice Mason (shoulder) sported a non-contact jersey during Monday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Friday that Mason suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during this past Thursday's win over the Seahawks, while noting at the time that the running back is considered day-to-day. Look for added context regarding Mason's status to arrive no later than Wednesday's injury report, but his presence at Monday's session suggests that he has a chance to be available Sunday against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

AC joint sprain confirmed Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that Mason suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during Thursday's 36-24 win at Seattle and is considered day-to-day, Eric Branch of...

Impact Mason exited in the second quarter Thursday after landing on his left shoulder at the end of a carry and clearly favoring it as he went to the 49ers' sideline. While he was deemed questionable to return, he logged one play after halftime before departing the game for good. The 49ers never gave Mason a designation after that, and he was seen on the sideline wearing his helmet the rest of the second half, but Isaac Guerendo handled most of the RB reps for San Francisco down the stretch. The 49ers don't play again until Sunday, Oct. 20 against the Chiefs, so Mason will have plenty of time to get healthy ahead of that contest.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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