Who will replace Alfred Collins vs. Rams?
Niners Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon during Tuesday's practice, forcing the team to find a replacement just under 48 hours before their opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
- The 49ers, currently in Melbourne, Australia, are unlikely to fly in a new player and will likely promote from their local practice squad for Thursday’s game.
- Kevin Givens is the leading candidate for promotion, having played 70 games since 2019 with solid production, and is expected to fill a rotational role immediately.
- Sebastian Valdez and Vincent Anthony Jr. are secondary options from the practice squad, but both have limited NFL experience and are less likely to be activated on short notice.
- The injury leaves the 49ers scrambling to adjust their defensive line rotation for the season opener without their anticipated starter.
