Additionally, 49ers backup running back Elijah Mitchell is out for the year due to a hamstring injury. That has paved the way for Mason to take the reins of the backfield — and

Mason injured his shoulder in the second quarter of the 49ers’ Week 6 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He returned for the second half, but exited after aggravating the shoulder on the first play of the third quarter. He spent the remainder of the game on the sideline and head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t have much information after the game.

There is growing concern over Jordan Mason‘s recent injury, which could keep him out of future games in the 2024 NFL season. Mason, a key player for the San Francisco 49ers, had performed well before this setback.