The bad news keeps coming for the 49ers’ receiving corps. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo on Monday reported Jalen Hurd will undergo an MRI on his knee after a fall in Sunday’s practice.
The team fears a torn ACL for the second-year wide receiver. His MRI is scheduled for Monday.
A major knee injury like that would sideline Hurd for the season — forcing him out of action for the second consecutive year.
He missed all of his rookie campaign in 2019 with a stress fracture in his back that he suffered in the lead up to Week 2 of the preseason.
Hurd was easing into action in this year’s training camp and working with a trainer on a side field when he fell awkwardly according to reporters on site. .
He stayed down for awhile before walking off the field under his own power.
This is the third injury to a 49ers wide receiver this offseason. Deebo Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in his foot and Richie James Jr. broke his hand. Free agent signee Travis Benjamin also opted out
Report: 49ers fear significant knee injury for WR Jalen Hurd
The bad news keeps coming for the 49ers’ receiving corps. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo on Monday reported Jalen Hurd will undergo an MRI on his knee after a fall in Sunday’s practice.
The team fears a torn ACL for the second-year wide receiver. His MRI is scheduled for Monday.
A major knee injury like that would sideline Hurd for the season — forcing him out of action for the second consecutive year.
He missed all of his rookie campaign in 2019 with a stress fracture in his back that he suffered in the lead up to Week 2 of the preseason.
Hurd was easing into action in this year’s training camp and working with a trainer on a side field when he fell awkwardly according to reporters on site. .
He stayed down for awhile before walking off the field under his own power.
This is the third injury to a 49ers wide receiver this offseason. Deebo Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in his foot and Richie James Jr. broke his hand. Free agent signee Travis Benjamin also opted out