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Report: 49ers' LaMichael James to miss a month with dislocated elbow

Kelley L Cox / USA TODAY Sports

The initial diagnosis for San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James is in and, though it isn't of the season-ending variety, it isn't good:

James is expected to miss at least a month of training camp as he recovers. 

With James joining Kendall Hunter on the sidelines, the 49ers suddenly have a big need a running back behind starter Frank Gore and second-round pick Carlos Hyde. If Marcus Lattimore can get healthy, he could see a lot of reps. 

Regardless of Lattimore's health, look for the 49ers to either sign or trade for at least one tailback. 

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