49ers re-sign Khalil Herbert after placing Patrick Taylor Jr. on injured reserve

Nypost · Aug 20, 2026 · 277 words · By Valentina Martinez

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What to know about 49ers re-sign Khalil Herbert after placing Patrick Taylor Jr. on injured reserve

The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor Jr.

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What happened

The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor Jr.

Why it matters

on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Common ground

The veteran was poised to earn a spot on the 49ers’ 53-man roster, which makes it another setback for an already ailing running back room.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: 49ers re-sign Khalil Herbert after placing Patrick Taylor Jr. on injured reserve?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The 28-year-old had six carries for 18 yards and two catches for 35 yards in the 49ers’ preseason opening loss to the Tennessee Titans?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/sports/49ers-re-sign-khalil-herbert-after-placing-…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The 28-year-old had six carries for 18 yards and two catches for 35 yards in the 49ers’ preseason opening loss to the Tennessee Titans.”

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Multiple sources confirm Herbert is 28 and provide the exact stats (6 carries for 18 yards, 2 catches for 35 yards) from the preseason game against the Titans.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the San Francisco 49ers' 77th in the National Football League (NFL), their 81st overall, their 13th playing their home games at Levi's Stadium, and their tenth under the tandem of g…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_San_Francisco_49ers_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Khalil Herbert (born April 21, 1998) is an American professional football running back and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khalil_Herbert

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Claim 2: “running backs Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo are dealing with ongoing injuries.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 3: “Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Herbert has appeared in 63 games (31 starts), posting 416 carries for 1,957 yards and nine touchdowns.”

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No evidence was provided or found in the search results to verify these specific career statistics.

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Claim 4: “The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm the San Francisco 49ers placed Patrick Taylor Jr. on injured reserve.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the San Francisco 49ers' 76th in the National Football League (NFL), their 80th overall, their 12th playing their home games at Levi's Stadium, and their ninth under the head coach…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — San Francisco Ballet is the oldest ballet company in the United States, founded in 1933 as the San Francisco Opera Ballet under the leadership of ballet master Adolph Bolm. The company is currently ba…
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Claim 5: “San Francisco re-signed Khalil Herbert to take Taylor’s place on the roster.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the 49ers re-signed Khalil Herbert to replace Patrick Taylor Jr. on the roster.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mikail Kamara (born October 9, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Kamara won a national championship in 2026 an…
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Claim 6: “He’s spent time with a number of teams throughout his career, including the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets and Bears.”

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Evidence confirms Herbert has spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and the Chicago Bears (mentioned in the 'Late-bloomer' source).

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web search NEUTRAL — The Cincinnati Bengals have seven running backs on their roster. At this rate more will be cut than kept during final cuts, and the initial group may contain a player or two, not currently on the team…
https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/khalil-he…

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web search NEUTRAL — He has also caught 54 passes for 316 yards and two scores. His journey through the NFL has included stops with the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets, and he signed with San Francisco on Aug. 2 befo…
https://timesng.com/27694.html

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web search NEUTRAL — That was Herbert's norm for several years. He was the brother of KJ Herbert, a speedy kid who was naturally talented in every sport. KJ, who is three years older than his brother, played for the Cocon…
https://www.chicagobears.com/news/late-bloomer-khalil-herber…

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Claim 7: “Taylor injured his shoulder last season”

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Multiple sources report the injury as a dislocated shoulder, and one source specifically mentions he dealt with a shoulder issue last year.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick O'Neal Taylor Jr. (born April 29, 1998) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Memphis Tigers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Taylor_(American_footb…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jon Daniel Runyan Jr. (born August 8, 1997) is an American professional football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolver…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston Univ…
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Claim 8: “has now gone on season-ending IR in the preseason to make it his second straight year with a long-term injury.”

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Multiple sources state that Taylor was placed on season-ending IR during the preseason and that this is the second consecutive year he has suffered a long-term injury.

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web search NEUTRAL — The setback marks the second consecutive season Taylor has suffered a long-term injury; he dealt with a shoulder issue last year. Herbert, 28, returns to the 49ers after being released Monday.
https://timesng.com/27694.html

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web search NEUTRAL — Patrick Taylor Jr. Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve.That should bolster Taylor's roster security, especially with his proven special teams value. While not fantasy relevant, he is likely to ope…
https://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/players/patrick-taylor…

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web search NEUTRAL — RB Patrick Taylor Jr placed on season-ending Injured Reserve.Taylor's his best season with the Packers happened in 2023, when he posted 190 scrimmage yards on 43 touches. During his last season in Gre…
https://dairylandexpress.com/recent-packers-rbs-season-end-t…

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Claim 9: “He’s also added 54 receptions for 316 yards and two scores.”

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Only one source (Timesng) mentions the specific reception stats (54 passes for 316 yards and two scores). No other independent source corroborates these numbers.

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Claim 10: “Herbert was cut from the team earlier this week.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Khalil Herbert was released/cut by the 49ers earlier in the week before being re-signed.

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Claim 11: “James sustained fractured ribs on the second day of training camp”

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Claim 12: “Guerendo is recovering from a torn pectoral muscle sustained in the offseason.”

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Claim 13: “Herbert was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Yelp and local guide reviews for pizza places in San Antonio, which are completely irrelevant to Khalil Herbert's draft history.

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web search NEUTRAL — See more pizza in San Antonio. What are people saying about pizza places in San Antonio, TX? This is a review for pizza places in San Antonio, TX: "I've been to other wood fired oven places, but this …
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=pizza&find_loc=San+Antonio,…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 2, 2026 · From wood oven pizza to Buffalo-style pizza — with wings on the side, of course — there are many different styles of pizza in San Antonio, and they’ve all got their own delicious spin.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/best/map/best-pizza-san-antonio…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 1, 2024 · San Antonio is making a name for itself as a pizza destination in the United States. Whether it’s your first time in the Alamo City or you’re a longtime resident, consider this your ulti…
https://thesanantoniothings.com/best-pizza-in-san-anatonio/

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