49ers place De'Zhaun Stribling on IR, Jake Tonges out for season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will be placed on Injured Reserve due to an ankle injury requiring surgery, sidelining him for about 10 weeks. Tight end Jake Tonges is out for the remainder of the season after suffering an MCL injury. Shanahan addressed the team's recovery after traveling from Australia, confirming that practice schedules remain unchanged despite some players feeling fatigued upon return.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling expected to miss about 10 weeks after ankle surgery.
- •Jake Tonges ruled out for the season due to MCL injury.
- •49ers' practice schedule stays normal post-Australia trip.
- •Players limited in practice include Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — What does 49ers’ season-ending injury mean for George Kittle?
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers will be without De'Zhaun Stribling for over 2 months, while Jake Tonges's season is over
"George Kittle could face increased responsibility after the 49ers lost Jake Tonges for the season and De’Zhaun Stribling for at least a month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:45 PMWhat does 49ers’ season-ending injury mean for George Kittle?
George Kittle could face increased responsibility after the 49ers lost Jake Tonges for the season and De’Zhaun Stribling for at least a month.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:00 PMThe 49ers will be without De'Zhaun Stribling for over 2 months, while Jake Tonges's season is over
Jake Tonges is out for the year
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