49ers place DT C.J. West on IR after knee injury
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
C.J. West of the San Francisco 49ers has been placed on injured reserve as he is set to undergo surgery for a bone chip in his knee. This procedure will result in him missing a significant portion of the season. West's injury adds to the challenges for the 49ers as they prepare for the upcoming games without one of their starting defensive tackles. The team is expected to adjust their roster to cover his absence.
- •C.J. West placed on injured reserve Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
- •West will undergo surgery for a bone chip in his knee.
- •He is expected to miss a significant portion of the season.
- •The 49ers are preparing to adjust their roster in response to his injury.
- 11:02 PMESPN NFL — 49ers starting DT West put on IR, set to undergo knee surgery
"49ers defensive tackle C.J. West, who is going to miss at least a chunk of the season with a bone chip in his knee that will require surgery, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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