49ers DT Gracen Halton has season-ending broken ankle, Kyle Shanahan says
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Key Points:
- 49ers rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffered a season-ending broken left ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, confirmed by coach Kyle Shanahan.
- Halton was immobilized with a vacuum splint and taken for X-rays after the injury occurred with under four minutes remaining following an interception by teammate Malik Mustapha.
- The fourth-round rookie finishes his season with 15 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble, despite not recording any stats in the latest game.
- This injury adds to the 49ers' defensive line woes, as multiple players including Alfred Collins, Andrew Farmer II, C.J. West, Mikail Kamara, and Sam Okuayinonu are already on injured reserve.
- Nick Bosa returned to play for the first time since Week 3, contributing a tackle for loss in the game.
