The San Francisco 49ers are adding another piece to the backfield.
The 49ers and running back Tevin Coleman agreed on a two-year deal worth $10 million, 国产外流网Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, via a source informed of the situation. ESPN first reported the agreement.
With Coleman, head coach Kyle Shanahan gets a player he is very familiar with from their time together with the Atlanta Falcons.
Coleman, , provides explosive ability as a rusher and versatility out of the backfield as a receiver.
On his four-year career, all with the Falcons, the 6-foot-1, 210-pound Coleman has amassed 2,340 yards rushing and 1,010 yards receiving with 29 total touchdowns (18 rushing).
He will join a backfield consisting of Jerick McKinnon and Matt Breida, but the addition of Coleman also provides insurance while McKinnon works his way back from a torn ACL.
Regardless how Shanahan elects to work his running backs, the team has a capable trio with different skill sets to keep defenses off balance.
And the Niners also solidified their defensive backfield as Rapoport reported they have re-signed defensive back Jimmie Ward to a one-year, $5 million deal.
