The 49ers on Wednesday added a veteran running back to serve as insurance for the team’s Week 14 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The 49ers signed Brian Hill to the practice squad, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the move Wednesday. The 49ers released safety Tony Jefferson in a corresponding move.
Hill, 26, appeared in 45 games over the past four seasons with Cincinnati and Atlanta.
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Hill (6-1, 220) has 209 career rushing attempts for 982 yards (4.7 average) with three touchdowns. He also has 38 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown.
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The 49ers worked out running back Jeremy Cox and Dexter Williams on Tuesday before deciding to go with Hill.
The 49ers are down to one healthy running back, JaMycal Hasty.
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Elijah Mitchell and Trenton Cannon are in the NFL’s concussion protocol, while Jeff Wilson Jr. had a knee condition flare up on him in the 49ers’ game Sunday at the Seattle Seahawks.