49ers offensive lineman Austen Pleasants ruled out with knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Austen Pleasants, a potential starter for the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line, suffered a knee injury during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on August 20, 2026. The injury occurred in the third quarter when he was pushed backward while blocking. Trainers attended to Pleasants, and he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. Rookie Carver Willis was initially slated to start but took over after Pleasants left the field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is expected to provide further updates following the match.
- •Pleasants injured his right knee midway through the third quarter.
- •He was ruled out immediately and was taken to the medical tent.
- •Rookie Carver Willis replaced him after the injury.
- •Further updates on Pleasants' condition are anticipated from coach Shanahan.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers OL pushing for starting job quickly ruled out with injury
"One of the potential starters along the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line was hurt in their preseason game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
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