De'Zhaun Stribling Injury Update, Return Timeline Revealed By 49ers' Shanahan After Ankle Surgery
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling underwent surgery for a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle sustained during the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Stribling to be sidelined for approximately 10 weeks but is optimistic he will return before the season ends.
- Stribling, the No. 33 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, had shown strong preseason performance with notable receptions and yards, earning a starting role alongside Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.
- The former Ole Miss player impressed during training camp and early games, indicating potential to justify the 49ers' second-round investment despite initial perceptions of being a draft reach.
- While the injury is a setback, it is not season-ending, allowing Stribling the opportunity to contribute later in the season.
