Tag: SF 49ers Injuries

49ers RB Raheem Mostert out for season

San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert out for season with ankle injury

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters on Tuesday that running back Raheem Mostert will miss the remainder of the season after suffering another high ankle sprain on Sunday.

Mostert originally suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 6 against the Rams. He missed the next four games and returned against the Rams in Week 12. The ankle hampered him some during his return, and he intimated the lingering effects of the first high ankle sprain would last the rest of the year. Another, new injury won’t allow him to play through it.

Mostert managed to only play in eight games for the 49ers this season, but was easily their most impressive back. On just 104 carries, Mostert accumulated 521 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He also caught 16 passes for 156 receiving yards and a touchdown.

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San Francisco 49ers open practice window for QB Jimmy Garoppolo

The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, which could enable him to return to the team soon.

The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday opened the practice window for starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to return to the team. While he has been on Injured Reserve since Week 8, Garoppolo will now have the next three weeks to practice with the team and prove he can retake the field.

Even after being eliminated from the postseason, the 49ers have an unclear future at the quarterback position. With a slight salary cap crunch, Garoppolo could be released to save nearly $20 million in space. The team might want to give him one more look before they decide how to handle his future.

In his 6 starts this season, Garoppolo has completed 67.4% of his passes for 1,096 passing yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

49ers DL D.J. Jones avoids high ankle sprain, should return this season

San Francisco 49ers DL D.J. Jones did not suffer a high-ankle sprain and is not out for the season.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday provided some good injury news during his pre-practice video conference with reporters. He said defensive lineman D.J. Jones did not suffer a high-ankle sprain in Monday night’s 34-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jones had to leave the game with an injury in the firrst quarter and was quickly ruled out.

“Yeah, it wasn’t a high ankle sprain, so very fortunate that he’ll play again for us this season, but it’s not healthy enough to go (Wednesday),” Shanahan said. “So, I’m holding out hope for it this week, but it’ll be a day-to-day thing.”

Had he suffered a high-ankle sprain he would have likely been out for the season. Instead, he is day-to-day and could be available to play Sunday against the Washington Football Team.

Jones has started ten games for the 49ers this season at nose tackle, recording 14 tackles, six tackles for loss, and two sacks. Over his career, the 2017 sixth-round pick has played in 40 games and racked up 64 tackles, and 4.0 sacks.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo, TE George Kittle ‘had great workouts’ Monday

San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch told ESPN’s Lisa Salters that Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle “had great workouts” on Monday morning.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch was interviewed by ESPN’s Lisa Salters on Monday Night Countdown prior to the 49ers’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Lynch gave 49ers fans some good news about the rehab of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle.

We got more positive news today. They (Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle) both had great workouts this morning. That just adds to the great work they’ve been doing. We’re going to be judicious. They’re both important players, not only now but to our future, so we’re not going to put them out there until they’re ready… and we’re hopeful that at some point towards the end of the year they can get back out there and compete for us.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters last Tuesday that he was holding out hope both could return for the last couple of games. However, he was unwilling to make any promises.

In his 6 starts this season, Garoppolo has completed 67.4% of his passes for 1,096 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. Kittle has hauled in 37 receptions for 474 yards and 2 touchdowns in 6 games.

If the 49ers are going to stay in the playoff hunt and make a run, having Garoppolo and Kittle down the stretch will be vital.