Israel Abanikanda

The Packers claimed Israel Abanikanda off waivers by the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Abanikanda was waived by the 49ers earlier this week. He will compete for a depth role in the Packers backfield.

Running back Israel Abanikanda is being waived by the San Francisco 49ers, who are signing wide receiver Quintez Cephus on July 24.

Fantasy Impact

With the 49ers' wide receiver depth taking a hit with Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing (hamstrings) out early in training camp and Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) still recovering, there was a need for more pass-catching bodies. The Niners are releasing Abanikanda, who has 70 career rushing yards after being a fifth-round pick by the New York Jets in 2023.

Jets RB Israel Abanikanda is officially inactive for a Week 3 matchup with the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact

Abanikanda has yet to see the field this season and he remains a healthy scratch. He can remain off the radar of fantasy managers for now.

Jets RB Israel Abanikanda was listed among the team's inactives on Monday night vs. the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

RBs Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis will carry the workload on the ground for New York in Week 1.

New York Jets RB Israel Abanikanda rushed for 83 yards and one touchdown on nine attempts and caught one pass for six yards in the Jets' preseason finale Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

The 2023 fifth-round pick will look to make the team this year in a backup role again, as he had a quiet rookie season with 70 rushing yards on 22 carries.