Stribling’s Ankle Injury Hits 49ers Hard | San Francisco 49ers News

Rookie wide receiver DeZhaun Stribling’s promising start with the 49ers just got derailed by a brutal ankle injury — a deltoid ligament sprain that could sideline him for a month or more, with surgery looming. Though he dodged an Achilles tear, this medial ankle damage is no small setback, especially after another receiver already suffered season-ending surgery. Experts are calling it “awful news,” and while rehab is the current plan, multiple opinions are needed. The team’s opening-week win now carries a heavy price tag — losing a key rookie who’s already made a big impact. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/awful-news-sounds-bad-nfl-235236445.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f4920c498fe3b15 Report issues to [email protected].