49ers to Make IR Roster Move with Fan Favorite Rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling
Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least four games, and San Francisco will promote KhaDarel Hodge for added depth.
- On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve, ruling the second-round draft pick out for at least four games following ankle surgery.
- Stribling suffered a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle during the team's 27-7 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, playing 21 snaps before exiting.
- The 49ers' training staff faced backlash for clearing Stribling to return to the field after the initial injury, while coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the rookie will be out about 10 weeks.
- San Francisco will promote KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad to the active roster, while Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson may see expanded roles with Stribling sidelined and Ricky Pearsall out for the season.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan stated he feels "good he'll be back this season" as the 49ers prepare for their Sunday Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins despite the extended recovery timeline.
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49ers rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling to miss about 10 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least two months after undergoing surgery on his injured left ankle.
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49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to miss about 10 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least two months after undergoing surgery on his injured left ankle.
49ers’ rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling injury timeline far worse than initially thought
The 49ers won’t have breakout rookie De’Zhaun Stribling for “close to 10 weeks.” That was the bomb that head coach Kyle Shanahan dropped during his press conference on Wednesday afternoon. Shanahan revealed the wide receiver had surgery on his ankle and provided the timeline that comes as somewhat of a surprise. It was originally reported...
De'Zhaun Stribling Injury Update, Return Timeline Revealed By 49ers' Shanahan After Ankle Surgery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, who suffered a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle during his team's 27-7 season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, underwent surgery on Wednesday, per head coach Kyle Shanahan to reporters.
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