James (knee) reverted to the 49ers' injured reserve Wednesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
James was expected to compete for a slot role in San Francisco's offense to begin the season, but he'll undergo a knee procedure that will force him to miss approximately six weeks. The 2018 seventh-round pick will remain in the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers, and he'll attempt to carve out a role once he returns to full health.