Rookie Surge Amid Stribling Injury | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers opened their season with a win, and while rookie DeZhaun Stribling’s early exit due to an ankle injury raises concerns, other rookies stepped up big. Kaelon Black shined as the second-string back, rushing for 65 yards on 14 carries when McCaffrey struggled. Jaden Dugger made his debut on defense and special teams, recording four tackles including a key stop that led to a turnover. Undrafted standout James Thompson Jr. also contributed on 21 snaps. Though Stribling’s status is uncertain, the rookie class showed promise — and fans are already excited to see who rises next. 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/f3349d2d923a2123