49ers stack up injuries following Monday night loss
The 49ers and Seahawks battled to the bitter end Monday, and things get even gloomier for the 49ers.
The 49ers and Seahawks battled to the bitter end Monday, and things get even gloomier for the 49ers.
The 49ers and Seahawks battled to the bitter end Monday night, with San Francisco suffering their first loss of the season.
Dropping a back-and-forth nail-biter on a last-second field goal was a big enough pill to swallow. But pile on a heap of unfortunate injuries, and things get even gloomier for the 49ers.
Monday night, the 49ers lost players like Ronald Blair (knee), Emmanuel Sanders (ribs), Matt Breida (ankle), D.J. Jones (groin), Weston Richburg (hand), and Joe Staley (finger). During a Tuesday afternoon conference call, Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates. Some good, some not-so-good, and some bad.
Wide receiver Sanders suffered a rib injury in the first quarter Monday night. After the game, Shanahan said Sanders sustained the injury early and actually stayed in to play a few more series before being taken out. The 49ers No. 1 receiver seemed to have dodged a long-term injury and will be listed as day-to-day heading into Week 11 against visiting Arizona.
#49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says WR Emmanuel Sanders has a rib injury and is considered day to day. Shanahan said he will likely be a game time decision.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) November 12, 2019
In Shanahan’s offense, center is one of the most important positions. Richburg, the 49ers center, has been very good this season. He sustained an injury to his non-snapping hand Monday night, and the offense struggled without him. He eventually returned and will be fine moving forward.
#49ers C Weston Richburg is OK after coming out of last night's game with an injury to his non-snapping hand, source said. Not expected to miss time. Good news for one of their anchors up front.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 12, 2019
The 49ers lost another offensive weapon last night, with Breida suffering an ankle injury. Aggravating his left ankle, the injury is not expected to be major, but will likely keep Breida from playing Sunday against the Cardinals.
#49ers RB Matt Breida will get a second opinion on the sprained ankle he aggravated in last night’s loss to the #Seahawks, source said. Doesn’t sound like a bad injury, but may miss some time to let it heal.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 12, 2019
After returning to the field for the first time in over seven weeks, left tackle Staley sustained yet another injury Monday night. A finger injury may need surgery, and Staley will get a second opinion. But the 49ers could be without their left tackle once more.
Kyle Shanahan said Joe Staley (finger) could require surgery. If so, he would be sidelined for a "couple weeks." #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) November 12, 2019
D.J. Jones is a very important piece on the 49ers defensive line, especially defending the run. Monday night he suffered a groin injury and was sidelined the rest of the game. He was seen riding the stationary bike on the sideline with hopes of coming back in, but was unable to. Struggling to stop the Arizona Cardinals running game in Week 9, the 49ers may have similar issues Sunday with Jones expected to miss at least a week.
#49ers DT D.J. Jones' groin injury is expected to keep him out at least a week, Kyle Shanahan said.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) November 12, 2019
The 49ers defensive line has been the focal point of the team this season, and a big reason for their success is defensive tackle Blair. Monday night Blair chased down Russell Wilson on a big play that stopped Seattle, who was marching down the field. Blair was down for a while, and when he got up, he was helped off the sidelines, and eventually taken off the field in a cart. After the game, the fear was that Blair had suffered a knee injury, and maybe even a torn ACL. Tuesday afternoon, Shanahan confirmed the worst-case scenario.
Shanahan says Ronald Blair has a torn ACL, will go on IR.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 12, 2019
Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers will hold a workout for edge rushers tomorrow after Ronald Blair (ACL) was lost for the season. One of the players flying in for the workout is Damontre Moore, who spent the summer with the team and looked very good in the preseason.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 12, 2019
Ahkello Witherspoon suffered a foot sprain in Week 3, missing the past six games. He returned to practice prior to the Monday night game but was held out. Shanahan discussed the plan for Witherspoon this week, and how he can be ready to play on Sunday.
Shanahan said Ahkello Witherspoon will get his starting right cornerback job back when he is fully healthy but needs to have three straight strong days of practice to get back in the lineup. Emmanuel Moseley has played very well in Witherspoon's absence.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 12, 2019
Rookie receiver Jalen Hurd was drafted in the third round by the 49ers this year and has yet to play a regular-season snap with the team. Catching multiple touchdowns passes in the preseason, Hurd was placed on Injured Reserve before Week 1, with a designation to return after the minimum eight weeks. Shanahan provided an update on him as well.
#49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says he's not expecting WR Jalen Hurd to open his practice window this week. They based that off what they saw from him last week and Shanahan said Hurd "didn't meet enough requirements" for that to begin.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) November 12, 2019
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