Following a visit with Wayne Gallman, the 49ers agreed to terms to add the veteran to their backfield mix on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets.
The four-year Giants back saw his role increase last season, when Saquon Barkley went down in Week 2. Gallman will join a 49ers backfield that includes Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson.
Gallman, 26, led the Giants with 682 rushing yards last season. Despite Big Blue bringing in veterans Alfred Morris and Devonta Freeman, Gallman kept his job as Barkley’s top understudy. He averaged a career-best 4.6 yards per carry and rushed for six touchdowns in his contract year.
San Francisco’s backfield featured Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon last season; neither are part of the current 49ers equation. Coleman signed with the Jets, and McKinnon is a free agent. Both Mostert and Wilson are signed to low-cost deals, and each missed extensive time due to injury last season.
The 49ers ended up using five backs during the 2020 season, with Jamycal Hasty also contributing. Hasty remains on San Francisco’s roster and, unlike Mostert and Wilson, is signed beyond 2021. The former UDFA will soon vie for time with Gallman as well.
Will be interesting to see the money and years on this. imo, he played too well last year and priced himself off the Giants.
Someone who going to battle for carries I doubt it anything but a short term deal for low cost
I wanted him back on the Giants but with him signing this late I doubt his contract is higher than Booker his replacement.
If it’s a short term deal for low cost, the Giants would have just re-signed him.
Gallman put up 4.6 yards per carry despite a sometimes shaky offensive line and one of the worst passing attacks in the entire league. Guys like that don’t grow on trees.
Took him this long to sign, so slim chance it’s more than a one year pact for average salary. I’ll say $3M.
The Giants signed Devontae Booker to replace Gallman. Booker signed for two years, $6 million. Gallman is better. I’d be shocked if Gallman signed for one year, $3 million.
Booker’s got better receiving stats outside of last year, when they were both terrible.
I’m sorry to see him go,but I realize it’s part of the numbers game. He did a nice job in filling in for Barkley.
I agree. You can do a lot worse for a back up RB. Nice pick up by the Niners.
Decent and capable RB in need of the right home.
Good luck and thanks for your time on the Gmen