Stribling’s Injury Could Cost 49ers Weeks | San Francisco 49ers News

49ers rookie DeZhaun Stribling’s season is on hold after a devastating ankle injury he aggravated during the opener against the Rams. Initially cleared by sideline checks that missed the severity, he returned to play and worsened the damage on a simple cut — now confirmed as a deltoid ligament sprain requiring surgery. With an expected 10-week absence and a minimum four-game IR stint, the team faces another blow with Stribling sidelined, especially as injuries pile up. Coach Kyle Shanahan admitted the limitations of sideline diagnostics — you can’t replicate game movements in those quick tests. The third-round pick, once seen as a key contributor, may be out until later this season. 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/49ers-news-kyle-shanahan-speaks-234049162.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c69443d39a7a9a1d Report issues to [email protected].