San Francisco 49ers Signing Jacques Patrick Following String of Injuries at Running Back

Patrick was on the Bengals' practice squad.

CINCINNATI — The 49ers are signing Jacques Patrick off of the Bengals' practice squad league sources tell All Bengals.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network was the first to report the news.

Patrick, 24, flashed his potential this preseason, but it wasn't enough to beat out rookie Chris Evans for a spot on the active roster. Now the first-year running back will get a chance to show he belongs in the NFL. 

The 49ers have dealt with a flurry of injuries at running back. Raheem Mostert, Elijah Mitchell, JaMycal Hasty and Trey Sermon are all dealing with various injuries. 

Patrick ran for 156 yards and one touchdown on 31 attempts in the preseason. 

The Bengals still have running back Trayveon Williams on the practice squad. 

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