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San Francisco 49ers'Jerick McKinnon ruled out with injury

Monday 13 August 2018 08:04, UK

Jerick McKinnon during the first half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Image: Running back Jerick McKinnon, seen here playing for the Vikings last season, will miss at least a week with a calf strain

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has been ruled out for at least a week with a right calf strain. 

McKinnon injured himself during practice on Sunday as the 49ers continued their preparations for the new NFL season.

The 26-year-old signed a $30m, four-year contract in March. He lost four yards on three carries during his preseason debut against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

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The 49ers will hope McKinnon is able to make a swift return, with reserve running back Matt Breida already ruled out until the start of the regular season with a shoulder injury.

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