Kendall Hunter

The 49ers and Kendall Hunter have reached an injury settlement and he has been released from the IR and is now a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Kendall Hunter is a fan favorite in San Francisco, but he could never stay healthy. Kendall has some serious burst and it's worth keeping an eye on him to see where he lands.

The 49ers placed running back Kendall Hunter on injured reserve to prevent cutting him.

Fantasy Impact

This will be two full seasons lost for Hunter, who also missed the last third of 2012 with an injury. The Niners and Hunter seem to have a mutually amicable relationship, but the emergence of Jarryd Hayne and the solid running of Mike Davis left them with other options.

Kendall Hunter and Reggie Bush are set to make their preseason debuts tonight vs. Denver.

Fantasy Impact

With the impressive showing from Mike Davis so far and the emergence of Jarryd Hayne, Hunter's roster spot is no longer secure. Coming off an ACL tear, the next two games will be huge for Hunter. He also tore his Achilles in 2012, so his health is coming into question.

He played ahead of Carlos Hyde and Reggie Bush and received a large amount of touches.

Fantasy Impact

I wouldn't look into this too much, I believe the 49ers were just seeing what Kendall has left in his tank. He has missed several games the past two seasons with a knee and achilles injury. If he's anywhere near his old self, he will get some touches, but it won't take away from Hyde.

Kendall Hunter was asked if he could play a game today and he answered, "No doubt." The coaching staff hasn't let Kendall go full blast on his knee yet, but the veteran RB is more than confident in his repaired knee.

Fantasy Impact

No one is sure of what Kendall's role will be on the team, but he is a weapon, and one that the 49ers need to utilize. He is currently behind Carlos Hyde and Reggie Bush on the depth chart, so he may not get a whole lot of playing time right away. He's someone to keep on your radar if there is an injury.