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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Khalil Herbert is a longtime NFL backup running back who spent his first four seasons with the Chicago Bears. In 2022, he was the Bears' third leading rusher with 129 carries for 731 yards and 4 touchdowns, behind then-quarterback Justin Fields and running back David Montgomery. He worked out for the 49ers on Thursday as a potential temporary replacement for the injured Jordan James.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Khalil Herbert, a sixth-round pick by the Bears in 2021, was worked out by the 49ers on Thursday as a potential backup running back. Herbert has appeared in 63 games with 13 starts, totaling 1,957 rushing yards, nine touchdowns, 54 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns across stints with the Bears, Bengals and Jets.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes Herbert is the most accomplished of three running backs worked out by the 49ers, having accumulated nearly 2,000 rushing yards over five NFL seasons. As a sixth-round 2021 Bears pick, he played all 17 games as a rookie (103 carries, 433 yards, 2 TDs), then posted his best years in 2022 (731 yards, 4 TDs on 5.7 yards per carry in 13 games) and 2023 (611 yards, 2 TDs in 132 carries). His role dwindled after a 2024 trade to Cincinnati (36 carries) and 2025 stint with the Jets (52 yards in 7 games), making him a veteran depth option for San Francisco.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Niners Nation

49ers worked out the former Bears sixth-round pick (2021) as potential depth; Herbert has accumulated nearly 2,000 rushing yards over five NFL seasons with peak production in 2022 (731 yards, 4 TDs on 5.7 YPC in 13 games) and 2023 (611 yards, 2 TDs in 132 carries), but role dwindled after trade to Cincinnati in 2024 (36 carries) and subsequent stint with Jets last season (52 yards in 7 games).

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PositiveNewsJul 30, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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The 49ers have worked out the following RBs: • Khalil Herbert • Owen Wright • Raheem Blackshear h/t: @49erswebzone

The 49ers have worked out the following RBs: • Khalil Herbert • Owen Wright • Raheem Blackshear h/t: @49erswebzone

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PositiveValueJul 23, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Herbert is cited as an example of an insurance RB that can be stashed on the bench for most of the season; while frustrating, the potential payoff of having a player who could become a must-start due to injury is absolutely worth it. These types of late-round insurance backs offer ceiling upside that can turn an ordinary lineup into the best lineup in the league for one week.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

The source highlights Khalil Herbert as a 'league-winning type player' in the fourth and fifth rounds, offering significant upside. Herbert is part of the source's strategy to target fourth and fifth round running backs with breakout potential, contrasted with David Montgomery's floor and touchdown scoring ability. The source is bullish on Herbert's ceiling in 2026.

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NegativeProjectionJul 18, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Khalil Herbert got a lot of touchdowns last year but is not a flex with benefits; from week 10 on he handled 45% of carries on a 200-carry pace, but is not someone you want to start regularly.

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PositiveSleeperJul 18, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Khalil Herbert is an insurance back with league-winner status should D'Andre Swift go down to injury, given the elite Bears offense and his ability to handle a heavy workload.

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PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Khalil Herbert is the backup running back to D'Andre Swift and could see increased opportunity if Swift is injured, though he is not viewed as a strong standalone fantasy option.

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PositiveRoleJul 15, 2026Matt Harmon

Khalil Herbert is better than Woody Marks and will clearly be more involved in the committee.

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PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026Matt Harmon

Khalil Herbert is better than Woody Marks and will clearly be more involved in the committee, making him a more attractive option.

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NegativeRoleJun 30, 2026RotoWire

Khalil Herbert is a quality backup running back in Chicago's backfield, creating a depth chart trap for fantasy players. Ray Garvin notes that Chicago has two good running backs, which means the team will run the ball frequently and Caleb Williams will take his share of rushing attempts, limiting passing volume for receivers.

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