Agent: Lattimore hasn’t made decision to retire

Marcus Lattimore's future has become hazy. (USATSI)

49ers running back Marcus Lattimore had one of the most devastating football injuries you'll ever see in October 2012 when he blew out his knee, tearing three ligaments, while trying to gain yards for the University of South Carolina. Despite the questions about his future, San Francisco drafted the potential first-round pick in the fourth round in 2013 to give him a chance at a professional career.

After sitting out all of the 2013 season while recovering, he had begun to practice this past week. But it's beginning to look like he might never play in the NFL, and according to ESPN's Adam Caplan, Lattimore is expected to retire.

Lattimore was not with the team during its loss Sunday to the Rams.

“Did not see Marcus,” 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said after the game, via CSN Bay Area. “I'm sure we'll have an announcement about that.”

Lattimore's agent, Michael Perrett, has a slightly different story, though.

No decision has been made on @MarcusLattimore 's future.

— Michael Perrett (@PerrettM) November 3, 2014

Either way, the news surrounding Lattimore doesn't sound positive. Which is a real shame for a running back who could have made a big-time impact on the NFL if he hadn't been so badly injured in the amateur ranks.

Marcus Lattimore retires. And Todd Gurley wonders why the hell he should strap on a Georgia helmet again.

— John Walters (@jdubs88) November 3, 2014

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