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49ers Lose Starting Guard Puni, Two Running Backs to Injury Against Raiders
Dominick Puni sustained a knee injury likely involving the posterior cruciate ligament and could miss several weeks, impacting 49ers' offensive line depth, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
- On January 5, 2025, the San Francisco 49ers faced the Las Vegas Raiders in an exhibition match at State Farm Stadium while managing roughly 20 injured players.
- In the first quarter of the game, right guard Dominick Puni exited due to a knee injury he sustained while blocking an extra point attempt, though details about the injury have not been fully clarified.
- Rookie running back Corey Kiner was taken off the field with an injury to his left ankle following a 19-yard run, while several other players—including West, Uptown Stout, Jordan Watkins, and Jordan James—also suffered various injuries.
- Puni, a third-round pick who played 1,078 snaps last season allowing only three sacks, could be sidelined for weeks according to coach Shanahan, but might still be available for the Sept. 7 opener at Seattle.
- The injuries deepen the 49ers' roster challenges as they enter the regular season, limiting confidence in backups and impacting readiness for the opener against the Seahawks.
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