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The 49ers desperately need a running back to step up this Thursday night when they face the Rams. Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason both are on Injured Reserve for the rest of the regular season, and rookie Isaac Guerendo has a foot sprain that could prevent him from playing on such a short week.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 4

New York Jets’ Latest Roster Cut Picked up off Waivers by San Francisco

It took just one day for Israel Abanikanda to find a new NFL team. Abanikanda, who was released by the New York Jets on Monday so they could sign running back Kene Nwangwu, was picked up off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers, per NFL.com.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 3

49ers claim RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers from Jets

The San Francisco 49ers claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday, one day after placing running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on injured reserve.

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 2

Cincinnati Bengals Should Claim Recently Released Running Back Israel Abanikanda

The Jets released second-year running back Israel Abanikanda on Monday. The Bengals should absolutely put a waiver claim in on the 22-year-old. Abanikanda is a second-year running back out of Pittsburgh.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Jets Signing RB Kene Nwangwu To Active Roster, Releasing RB Israel Abanikanda

Per Rich Cimini, the Jets are signing RB Kene Nwangwu to the active roster and waiving RB Israel Abanikanda in a corresponding move. Nwangwu, 26, played four years at Iowa State before being selected in the fourth round with the No.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 5

Proposed Trade Sends New York Jets Backup RB to Dallas Cowboys

The New York Jets have four running backs on the roster and three that kind of accomplish the same task. Moving on from one of them may be a smart idea.

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New York Giants News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / August 25

Watch: Former Pitt RB Izzy Abanikanda Scores Another Touchdown

Israel Abanikanda won’t have an easy path to playing time in the 2024-25 season, but he put together a strong performance in the final New York Jets’ preseason game.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / August 25

Two ACC Products Strengthen Case for New York Jets' Roster Spots in Win vs. Giants

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / August 25

New York Jets Running Back Has Much-Needed Dominant Showing vs. Giants

The New York Jets wrapped up their 2024 preseason in the Snoopy Bowl at MetLife Stadium against the New York Giants with a 10-6 victory. While the exhibition games aren’t too exciting for fans, they are incredibly important for players on the team.

NFL News / Gang Green Nation / August 24

Final Score: Jets 10, Giants 6

The 2024 preseason mercifully draws to a close In the New York Jets’ final 2024 preseason game, on a warm and humid evening in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Jets defeated the New York Giants, 10 - 6.

New York Jets News / CBSSports.com / August 24

NFL preseason Week 3 highlights: Russell Wilson, Bryce Young look sharp; Jets' Israel Abanikanda shreds Giants

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 24

Who has a Shot to win Roster Spot in Jets Preseason Finale?

With kickoff just a few hours away, there are undoubtedly butterflies in the stomachs of plenty of Jets players. Not because anyone will care about the final outcome, but because there are very few roster spots up for grabs and plenty of guys who want them. Who are the key names to watch?

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 24

New York Jets Running Back Named Player They ‘Should Cut’ Before Season

The New York Jets will have some roster decisions in the next few days to make. Unlike years past, the Jets have a surplus of talent. That's never a bad thing, but it leads to having to cut players.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / July 10

Does Izzy Abanikanda Still Have Shot to Make Jets Roster?

When the Jets drafted Pittsburgh running back Izzy Abanikanda in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft, many fans were understandably excited about adding one of college football’s most explosive players. In his final year at Pitt, Abanikanda, with his 4.34 speed, averaged six yards per carry and scored a whopping 20 touchdowns on the ground.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / November 29, 2023

Israel Abanikanda, Will McDonald & Carter Warren Need More Playing Time

So, what is left for Jet fans in 2023? There are several winnable games over the last six weeks of the season on the Jets schedule. Most notable are this week’s game against the Falcons and the season finale in New England against the Patriots.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2023

Steelers should bring home former Pitt star if he's cut by Jets

A former Pitt star has been impressive through the first two games of the preseason, but if he finds himself forced out of a crowded running back room, the Steelers should bring him home.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2023

Former Pitt star showing out for Jets during training camp

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2023

Browns should draft Pitt pro day star

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