49ers placing De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve, out at least 4 weeks: Source
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling will be placed on injured reserve due to a left ankle injury and will miss at least four weeks, with the official transaction expected later this week.
- Tight end Jake Tonges was also placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury and will miss a minimum of four weeks; meanwhile, wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was promoted to the active roster.
- Stribling suffered a deltoid ligament sprain after injuring his ankle twice in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, ending his participation in the game.
- The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries at the receiver position, including season-ending surgery for Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on short-term injured reserve, with Kirk expected to return around Week 5.
- The team currently has 14 players on injured reserve, with seven eligible to return during the season, as they manage roster depth amid ongoing injury challenges.
