49ers Injury Crisis Before Season Starts | San Francisco 49ers News

The San Francisco 49ers are off to a brutal start, already losing key starters before Week One: second-round pick Alfred Collins (patellar tendon tear), first-round receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee surgery), and defensive end Sam Okuayinonu (foot injury). With three starters sidelined, the team’s depth is being tested immediately. While they pulled off a playoff run last year despite injuries, repeating that feat with such early losses feels like an uphill battle. Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling may step up, but replacing proven talent won’t be easy — and this could be a rough season for the Niners. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e7c36ebaf3710ed