The Giants have signed RB Shaun Draughn. The 29-year-old has bandied about the league for the past 6 seasons, never making a fantasy impact. His most extensive action came in San Francisco over the last 2 years. He handled 150 total carries but mustered just 459 yards -- an ugly 3.06 yards per carry. Draughn does have some pass-catching ability -- 54 grabs over the past 2 seasons -- but Shane Vereen figures to get the 1st crack at those duties. Draughn is unlikely to emerge as a fantasy option in 2017.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde tore his MCL in Sunday's game against the Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hyde will obviously miss the season finale and could be sidelined for 10-12 weeks. It might cost him part of the offseason program, but he should be ready in plenty of time for training camp. Hyde was impressive on a crappy 49ers offense this year, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, catching a career-high 27 passes and scoring 9 TDs. Durability continues to be a problem, though. Hyde has missed 14 games across his first 3 NFL seasons. He'll be a risk/reward early-round pick in 2017 fantasy football drafts. Shaun Draughn, DuJuan Harris and Mike Davis will handle backfield duties in Week 17. None will be a recommended fantasy starter against the Seahawks.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) is inactive for today’s game against the Saints. He’s tentatively expected back for Week 10. RB DuJuan Harris is the best bet for carries today, with RB Mike Davis also mixing in. RB Shaun Draughn figures to handle most of the passing-down work.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport hears that it'd be a "major surprise" if 49ers RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) plays against the Saints today. "Needs another week to heal," Rapoport adds. It sounds like Hyde owners can expect him back for Week 10, but he's missing a prime matchup today. San Francisco will instead roll with a 3-man backfield of DuJuan Harris, Shaun Draughn and Mike Davis. Harris is the best bet for carries and is on the RB3 radar. Draughn figures to handle most of the passing-down work and is on the PPR radar.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after a limited week of practice. We've yet to hear that he's been cleared for contact. 49ers-Saints doesn't kick off until 4:05 pm ET, but we'll look for an update on Sunday morning. If Hyde can't go, San Francisco would turn to a 3-man committee of DuJuan Harris, Shaun Draugh and Mike Davis. Harris would be the preferred fantasy play.

49ers HC Chip Kelly on Thursday described RB Carlos Hyde's (shoulder) Week 9 status as "TBD." Hyde remained in a non-contact jersey for Thursday's workout, and it sounds like he still hasn't been cleared for contact. We'll get another update on Hyde tomorrow, but fantasy owners should be making backup plans. His absence would again leave San Francisco with a 3-man committee backfield consisting of DuJuan Harris, Shaun Draughn and Mike Davis.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) is out for Sunday’s game against the Bucs. It sounds like he’ll be back after the team’s Week 8 bye. Mike Davis and Shaun Draughn will handle backfield duties this week, but the exact division of labor is unclear. Neither guy is a recommended fantasy play vs. a Tampa defense permitting just 3.7 yards per carry to RBs.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde told reporters on Wednesday that his shoulder injury is "definitely not long-term." He conceded that he's unlikely to be ready for this weekend's game against the Bucs but expects to be back after the Week 8 bye. RBs Shaun Draughn and Mike Davis figure to share backfield duties this Sunday. Neither is a reliable fantasy play.

49ers HC Chip Kelly on Wednesday called RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder) "a stretch" to play against the Bucs this weekend. His absence would leave San Francisco with RBs Shaun Draughn and Mike Davis. The former is averaging 2.1 yards per carry this year after posting a 3.5 mark last season. The latter? 1.8 yards per carry this year, and 1.7 last. Tampa Bay comes into Week 7 allowing just 3.7 yards per carry to RBs. You don't want anything to do with a Hyde-less 49ers backfield.

The 49ers announced Saturday that RB Carlos Hyde remains in the league concussion protocol but added that he is "on track for the opener against the Rams." That seems like good news, and we certainly can't know exactly what's going on behind the scenes to indicate how close Hyde is to being ready. We'll certainly be tracking his status closely this week and hoping for clarity before Sunday's games. The Niners and Rams don't play until the 2nd Monday night slot, so fantasy owners will need to know earlier whether he'll be available before finalizing Week 1 lineups.

The 49ers on Wednesday reached a new 1-year deal with RB Shaun Draughn. He set career highs in rushing attempts, rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards despite finishing the year on IR with a knee injury. The fact that Draughn's willing to sign a 1-year deal before free agency to play behind Carlos Hyde tells you what kind of market he anticipated. Don't expect fantasy football relevance here unless Hyde goes down again in 2016.

49ers RB Shaun Draughn (knee) has been placed on IR, knocking him out for the season finale against the Rams.  He had a nice 5-game run that was driven by volume.  But Draughn finishes the year with just 3.5 yards per carry and 6.5 yards per catch.  He's a subpar NFL talent who will return to a backup role in 2016.  DuJuan Harris, Jarryd Hayne and Kendall Gaskins will handle backfield duties for San Francisco this weekend.  It's a backfield to avoid.

The 49ers have ruled RB Shaun Draughn (knee) out for Sunday's game at Detroit. That leaves them with Kendall Gaskins and newly acquired DuJuan Harris at RB. This situation only further makes the Lions defense a nice fantasy streaming option for Week 16.

49ers RB Shaun Draughn (knee) is "day to day," according to ESPN's Adam Caplan.  The Niners dumped RB Travaris Cadet for RB DuJuan Harris on Tuesday.  If Draughn can't play against the 49ers this weekend, Harris and Kendall Gaskins would likely share backfield duties.

49ers RB Shaun Draughn injured his knee in the 1st half of Sunday's game against the Bengals.  He's officially questionable to return.  Draughn's absence leaves the 'Niners with RBs Travaris Cadet and Kendall Gaskins.

Update: Draughn has been ruled out.

The 49ers on Saturday placed RB Carlos Hyde on IR. The 2nd-year man missed the past 5 games with the stress fracture in his foot, and it makes little sense for a 4-8 Niners team to try to shove him back into the lineup and risk further harm. Hyde's long-term outlook remains attractive after he flashed in a terrible offense early this year. The franchise could see quite a bit of change by next summer, though, so we'll see how his situation looks come 2016.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (foot) is out for this weekend’s game against the Browns. There’s still no timetable for his return. Shaun Draughn gets another game as San Francisco’s feature back and is a solid RB2 in the plus matchup.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (foot) is out for this weekend’s game against the Bears. There’s still no timetable for his return. Shaun Draughn will again operate as San Francisco’s feature back after seeing exactly 20 touches in each of the past 3 games. Volume makes him a low-upside RB2.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.  He's yet to return to practice and has no timetable for return.  Shaun Draughn, who's tallied 20 touches in 2 straight games, will again serve as San Francisco's lead back.  Volume make him a low-upside RB3 or flex.

49ers RB Carlos Hyde (foot) missed Thursday's practice. He hasn't taken the field since Oct. 22 and seems likely to miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals. We'll see when Hyde can return to the practice field. In the meantime, continue looking to Shaun Draughn as the Niners RB that you hope to not need in your fantasy football lineup.