49Ers Add RB Khalil Herbert and DL Titus Leo Amid Injuries

WHO:

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert is 28 years old and attended the University of Kansas (2016-19) and Virginia Tech (2020).

49ers.com - Titus Leo is 26 years old and attended Wagner University (2018-22).

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert, Titus Leo, Eli Apple, Mikail Kamara

Heavy NFL - New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers

WHAT:

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert registered 474 carries for 2,917 yards and 22 touchdowns during his college career, along with 33 receptions for 293 yards and one touchdown.

49ers.com - Titus Leo registered 234 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 13.0 sacks, six forced fumbles, four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, and one interception during his college career.

49ers.com - The San Francisco 49ers signed RB Khalil Herbert and DL Titus Leo to one-year deals.

49ers.com - The 49ers waived CB Eli Apple and waived/injured DL Mikail Kamara to make room on the roster.

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert has appeared in 63 games (13 starts) throughout his NFL career, registering 416 carries for 1,957 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 54 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns.

49ers.com - In 2025, Herbert appeared in seven games with the Jets, totaling 16 carries for 52 yards and one reception for four yards.

49ers.com - Titus Leo has appeared in four games during his NFL career, registering one tackle and one pass defensed.

WHERE:

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert is a native of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

49ers.com - Titus Leo is a native of Sheepshead Bay, NY.

WHEN:

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert was originally drafted in the sixth round (217th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

49ers.com - Titus Leo was originally drafted in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

49ers.com - Leo signed to the Eagles practice squad on October 15, 2025, and was released on December 30, 2025.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The New York Jets had depth at the running back position, allowing them to let Khalil Herbert depart for another team.

HOW:

49ers.com - Khalil Herbert participated in several team reps alongside running backs Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Taylor Jr., and Sincere McCormick during practice.

49ers.com - The 49ers made roster adjustments by waiving players to accommodate new signings.

Khalil Herbert, a 28-year-old running back who played at the University of Kansas and Virginia Tech, had an impressive college career with 474 carries for 2,917 yards and 22 touchdowns, along with 33 receptions for 293 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, 26-year-old linebacker Titus Leo, a Wagner University alum, recorded 234 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks during his time in college. Recently, Herbert has been seen participating in practice alongside fellow running backs Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Taylor Jr., and Sincere McCormick.