5 free agent RBs the 49ers could sign to replace Brian Robinson Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers have addressed some of their biggest needs this offseason, but after losing running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, that leaves a new hole that general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan may want to fill.

While Christian McCaffrey is the starter heading into 2026, the 49ers have 2025 fifth-round pick Jordan James, Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor Jr. to back him up. They might be comfortable going in what that group, but they could use another veteran.

If San Francisco is looking for another free agent running back to take Robinson's place in 2026, here are a few options.

Kareem Hunt

Hunt, 30, has spent four years with the Kansas City Chiefs and five with the Cleveland Browns, making one Pro Bowl while rushing for 5,775 yards and 55 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per attempt. He's also caught 267 passes for an addition 2,209 yards and 18 scores.

Raheem Mostert

Mostert, 33, is a familiar name for 49ers fans after he spent six seasons with the team from 2016-21. Since then, he's played for the Miami Dolphins (2022-24) and Las Vegas Raiders (2025). In his career, he's rushed for 3,895 yards and 34 touchdowns on 5.0 yards per attempt and caught 123 passes for 969 yards and eight scores.

Austin Ekeler

Ekeler, 30, spent seven years with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining the Washington Commanders for the last two years. He's rushed for 4,765 yards and 43 touchdowns on 4.4 yards per attempt and caught 480 passes for 4,288 yards and 30 more touchdowns. He is coming off of a torn Achilles suffered in Week 2.

Michael Carter

Carter, 26, spent three seasons with the New York Jets and three with the Arizona Cardinals in his career, rushing for 1,692 yards and nine touchdowns on 4.0 yards per attempt and catching 145 passes for 1,038 yards and one touchdown.

Miles Sanders

Sanders, 28, played four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, two with the Carolina Panthers and one with the Dallas Cowboys, making one Pro Bowl (2022). In his career, he's rushed for 4,462 yards and 24 touchdowns on 4.7 yards per attempt. He's also caught 183 passes for 1,274 yards and four touchdowns.

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