Former 49ers Running Back Matt Breida Retires After Seven Seasons

Former San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida plans to retire from the NFL after seven seasons, according to a report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Breida, 30, appeared in 98 games for four teams and amassed 2,652 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns, with his most productive stretch coming during a three-year stint with the 49ers. His 2018 campaign in Santa Clara, when he logged a career-high 1,075 yards from scrimmage, remains his standout season. Breida’s decision follows a brief free-agent period during which the Miami Dolphins requested a workout he ultimately declined. His retirement further thins the running-back market at a time when the 49ers have been seeking depth, recently bringing back former starter Jeff Wilson Jr. Separately, veteran guard Brandon Scherff also announced his retirement on Thursday, concluding a career that included multiple Pro Bowl selections. Details of Scherff’s post-retirement plans were not disclosed.