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De’Zhaun Stribling ruled out after ankle surgery; 49ers list two others questionable
The 49ers released their Week 2 injury report naming rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling OUT after ankle surgery and listing RB Kaelon Black (groin) and K Eddy Piñeiro (illness) as questionable for Sunday’s home opener vs. Miami. The team said Stribling will miss about 10 weeks but they expect him back this season.
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Piñeiro missed multiple practices with an illness and the 49ers plan to sign another kicker to the practice squad before Sunday if needed. Shanahan called Black’s outlook only “a questionable amount of optimism” when asked whether the rookie running back would play.
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Rookie RB Kaelon Black added to injury report with groin issue
Rookie running back Kaelon Black was listed on the 49ers’ injury report with a limited designation for a groin injury ahead of Week 2; coaches had not flagged the injury as serious in initial reports.
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Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling underwent surgery on his left ankle after injuring it in Week 1 and is expected to miss roughly 10 weeks; the 49ers plan to place him on injured reserve. Backup tight end Jake Tonges underwent season-ending surgery for a torn MCL and was placed on IR. Both moves alter depth at receiver and tight end and prompted roster promotions.
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KhaDarel Hodge promoted from practice squad to 49ers active roster
The 49ers elevated veteran receiver/special-teamer KhaDarel Hodge to the 53-man roster following injuries to De'Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges. Hodge will provide depth on offense and special teams and could see increased snaps in the coming weeks.
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Rookie Kaelon Black earned the 49ers’ backup running back role behind Christian McCaffrey
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kaelon Black’s preparation and grasp of the offense earned him the primary backup role at running back. Black carried the ball frequently in the Week 1 win and outcarried McCaffrey in that game, giving the 49ers an early rotational option in the backfield.
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George Kittle reports 'no setbacks' with Achilles after Week 1
Tight end George Kittle said he experienced no setbacks with his Achilles following the season opener and was eased back into a limited snap count as part of a cautious return plan.
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Fred Warner becomes 49ers' franchise leader in combined tackles
Fred Warner recorded 11 combined tackles in Week 1 to surpass Patrick Willis for the most combined tackles in 49ers franchise history. The milestone underscores Warner's central role in San Francisco's defense heading into Week 2.
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Rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling underwent ankle surgery, expected out about 10 weeks
The 49ers’ No. 33 overall pick, De’Zhaun Stribling, had ankle surgery on Sept. 16 and is expected to miss roughly 10 weeks. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the team will place Stribling on injured reserve and remains hopeful he can return later this season.
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San Francisco hosted tryouts for three tight ends (Lawrence Cager, Tanner Conner, Jack Stoll) and two defensive tackles (Larry Ogunjobi, Daniel Ekuale) following recent injuries, then signed TE Jack Stoll to the practice squad. The auditions reflect immediate efforts to replenish depth at tight end and defensive line.
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49ers promote TE Brayden Willis to active roster; add DT McKinnley Jackson to practice squad
The 49ers promoted tight end Brayden Willis from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and signed defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson to the practice squad ahead of Week 2. The moves address depth after Jake Tonges’ knee issue and interior defensive-line concerns following Alfred Collins’ injury.
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Mike Evans catches touchdown in 49ers regular-season debut
Veteran receiver Mike Evans made his 49ers regular-season debut in Week 1 and hauled in a contested red-zone touchdown, finishing the game with six catches on seven targets. The score highlighted San Francisco’s new outside receiving weapon and factors into game planning going forward.
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Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling expected to miss about a month after Week 1 ankle injury
Multiple reports say rookie DB De’Zhaun Stribling exited the Rams game with an ankle injury and is expected to miss roughly a month; Niners staff have discussed the possibility surgery could be on the table depending on severity. His absence removes a young depth piece from the secondary.
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49ers place DL Alfred Collins on injured reserve, activate two practice-squad players
The team announced Alfred Collins was placed on Injured Reserve after Week 1 and activated two players from the practice squad, a move that creates an opening on the defensive line and will force depth adjustments ahead of Week 2. This was reported in the 49ers’ official Morning Report following the Melbourne win.
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