THE APEX TIMES
49ers sign RB Sincere McCormick to a one-year deal, place Jordan Mims on waivers
San Francisco added depth at running back by agreeing to a one-year contract with Sincere McCormick and, in a separate move to manage roster space, submitted Jordan Mims to waivers.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed running back Sincere McCormick to a one-year contract. The addition gives the team another option in the backfield room as it continues to shape its roster for the upcoming NFL season.
The timing of the signing is tied to a roster-management decision. To create space, the 49ers placed running back Jordan Mims on waivers. That sequence matters because both moves together indicate how San Francisco is balancing depth needs with the limits of the active roster.
McCormick’s new agreement is the centerpiece of the news, but the practical takeaway is what the 49ers gain: an extra running back under a short, controlled commitment. One-year deals are often used by NFL teams to add competition during training camp while keeping flexibility for later roster moves.
For Mims, the waiver placement starts a process in which other teams may claim his rights. If he is not claimed, he would become available under the waiver outcome rules, which can lead to a new landing spot or a return to the 49ers organization in a different capacity, depending on how the waiver period plays out.
The 49ers have approached the offseason with a clear emphasis on operational efficiency. Adding McCormick while removing Mims reflects the common NFL offseason tradeoff between roster depth and the number of players a team can carry while meeting league requirements.
As the offseason progresses, the next thing to watch is how the backfield competition settles once training camp begins, and whether the waiver result changes the 49ers’ depth chart. The moves also report that San Francisco is thinking beyond a single roster snapshot, planning for performance, availability, and versatility at running back over the course of the year.
Why It Matters
- Running back depth is a year-round requirement in the NFL, and short-term deals can affect who gets meaningful reps in camp.
- Waivers are a roster domino. The outcome can either remove a player from the organization or allow a different path back depending on claim results.
- These moves show how the 49ers prioritize flexibility while still adding competition at a position that is central to offensive planning.
- The backfield rotation heading into training camp could be shaped by both McCormick’s arrival and where Mims ends up after waivers.
Key Facts
- The San Francisco 49ers signed RB Sincere McCormick to a one-year contract.
- To make room on the roster, the 49ers placed RB Jordan Mims on waivers.
- The team presented the McCormick signing and the Mims waiver move as related roster-management actions.
- The waiver process gives other teams the chance to claim Mims during the waiver period.