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49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling underwent surgery on his left deltoid ligament after an ankle sprain in Week 1 and is expected to miss about 10 weeks, with Demarcus Robinson stepping up as the third starting wideout; Shanahan remains hopeful he’ll return this season.
San Francisco 49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling underwent ankle surgery and is expected to miss about 10 weeks, likely landing him on injured reserve with a potential return later this season. Teammate Jake Tonges will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury and was placed on IR, while Brayden Willis was promoted to the active roster and other players are managing minor injuries.
San Francisco will place rookie De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve with a left ankle injury (deltoid ligament sprain), sidelining him at least four weeks. TE Jake Tonges is also on IR for a minimum of four weeks, while WR KhaDarel Hodge was promoted to the active roster. Stribling suffered the injury in the season-opening win over the Rams, and at 33rd overall in the 2026 draft he faces an extended absence.
The 49ers will place rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve with an ankle injury for at least four games and sign WR KhaDarel Hodge to the 53-man roster; TE Jake Tonges also has an MCL issue and may miss time, but has not been placed on IR.
A Grant Cohn opinion piece accuses the 49ers’ training and medical staff of rushing players back, highlighting De'Zhaun Stribling’s delayed return to the field after an ankle deltoid sprain and re-injury. The article also cites prior cases (Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall) to argue a pattern of hurried recoveries and unresolved injuries, suggesting potential staff changes and advising players to advocate for themselves.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will be out at least a month with an ankle deltoid sprain; surgery isn't ruled out yet as he seeks more opinions. In his absence, DeMarcus Robinson slides into the three-receiver rotation, while Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are expected to lead targets.
De'Zhaun Stribling left the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams with an ankle injury, but Kyle Shanahan said his Achilles is intact, easing concerns; he appeared for 21 first-half snaps without a catch, and a full injury update is expected in the coming days.
San Francisco rookie De’Zhaun Stribling left Week 1 against the Rams with an ankle injury after a route cut; doctors ruled out an Achilles issue, and the 49ers will pursue further testing to determine the injury’s severity and potential time out.
49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling left the game with a left ankle injury, but initial checks indicate his Achilles is intact; he will undergo MRI to determine the ankle's severity and was ruled out after leaving the field.
49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling left early with a left ankle injury, was carted to the X-ray room and ruled out for the game; tight end Jake Tonges also left the field with a leg issue late in the first half.
Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling left the 49ers’ game against the Rams with an apparent ankle injury (non-contact) and was ruled out after suffering an earlier ankle issue in the first quarter; teammate Jake Tonges also left with a leg injury, thinning San Francisco’s WR depth behind Evans, Samuel, Robinson and Hodge as the injury list continues to grow.
San Francisco’s depth showed in a 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers, with De'Zhaun Stribling catching four of five targets for 45 yards, Jacob Cowing returning a punt 83 yards for a touchdown, CB Jack Jones contributing in coverage, and LB Tatum Bethune logging five tackles as the 49ers highlighted standout performances ahead of the regular season.
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason featured Bo Nix sparking the Broncos’ offense, rookie De'Zhaun Stribling continuing a historic breakout for the 49ers, and Geno Smith delivering a clean, productive showing with the Jets after his rough 2025 season. In contrast, first overall pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in his Texans debut, getting overwhelmed by a strong Houston defense that produced an 80-yard pick-six and an early sack. The Jets also benefited from multiple takeaways, while rookies like Kayden McDonald and Wade Woodaz flashed on defense for Houston, and special-teams produced notable moments (including Jacob Cowing’s 83-yard punt return TD).
San Francisco rolled to a 41-17 win over the Chargers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason, with De'Zhaun Stribling continuing his strong camp (4 catches, 46 yards) and Jacob Cowing delivering a punt-return TD as he contends for a roster spot. Kaelon Black showed burst and elite pass-blocking, Brock Purdy looked sharp in a brief series, and the 49ers weighed running back and left guard depth as they prep for Week 1 against the Rams, aided by Sincere McCormick, Adrian Martinez, and several backups making cases for their spots.
In the 49ers’ second preseason game vs. the Chargers, Brock Purdy moved the offense efficiently on a 4-for-6, 29-yard opening drive highlighted by De’Zhaun Stribling’s multiple catches; the first-team defense showed sparks from Okuayinonu, Dugger and Lenoir before Deion Green left with a hamstring injury; rookie Kaelon Black impressed with 33 yards on eight carries, while Sincere McCormick added a 37-yard run and a TD; special teams produced a standout moment as Deebo Samuel lined up for the first punt return and rookie Cowing returned an 83-yard punt for a TD, likely cementing a roster spot amid Patrick Taylor Jr.’s IR designation.