
The 49ers on Tuesday announced the release of running back Tevin Coleman. There was no corresponding move to fill his roster spot.
It’s not a huge surprise to see Coleman let go. His days on the club were numbered following the acquisition of RB Christian McCaffrey from the Panthers. McCaffrey went to the top of the depth chart, moving Jeff Wilson Jr. to No. 2, which left special teams roles open for the other active RBs on game days. Coleman doesn’t contribute on any special teams units so his release was a logical step for San Francisco.