49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling faces at least one month sidelined
13 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least one month of the NFL season due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred during the team's victory against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday. Stribling, a second-round draft pick, exited the game after playing 21 offensive snaps. Medical evaluations indicate the receiver is dealing with a deltoid sprain, though he is not currently expected to require surgery. While his recovery timeline remains fluid, the rookie is considered a candidate for the injured reserve list as he continues to consult with doctors. With Stribling sidelined, the 49ers offensive rotation relies on established targets including Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Demarcus Robinson, all of whom registered touchdown receptions in the team's recent win.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling is out at least one month with a deltoid sprain.
- •The injury occurred during the 49ers game against the Rams in Melbourne.
- •Stribling participated in 21 snaps before leaving the field.
- •Surgery is not currently expected for the rookie wide receiver.
- •Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Demarcus Robinson remain the primary receiving options.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — De’Zhaun Stribling injury update is troubling for 49ers WR depth
- 5:46 PMCBS NFL — 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to miss at least a month with ankle injury
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers fans react to ‘awful news’ that star rookie is out for at least one month of NFL season
- 5:06 PMSan Francisco Chronicle — 49ers rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury - San Francisco Chronicle
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers' rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — De'Zhaun Stribling to miss multiple weeks
- 2:42 PMESPN — Sources: Niners rookie WR Stribling out at least 1 month due to ankle
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — De'Zhaun Stribling to reportedly miss at least a month due to ankle injury after leaving 49ers' Week 1 win over Rams
"San Francisco 49ers have suffered a major blow with rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling set to miss at least a month of the NFL season. News of the injury quickly prompted a wave of reactions from 49ers fans, with supporters expressing concern for the rookie and hoping he can make a full recovery.
"The 49ers lost wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to an ankle injury on their way to a win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday and it will reportedly be a bit of time before the rookie is able to return to action.
"49ers' rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury after he was hurt in a Week 1 win over the Rams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 4:36 PMDe’Zhaun Stribling injury update is troubling for 49ers WR depth
The 49ers rookie is now slated to miss at least four games after a nightmare Week 1 injury.
- CBS NFLSep 13, 2026, 5:46 PM49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to miss at least a month with ankle injury
The No. 33 overall pick built considerable preseason momentum, but an extended absence could derail his Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:34 PM49ers fans react to ‘awful news’ that star rookie is out for at least one month of NFL season
San Francisco 49ers have suffered a major blow with rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling set to miss at least a month of the NFL season. News of the injury quickly prompted a wave of reactions from 49ers fans, with supporters expressing concern for the rookie and hoping he can make a full recovery.
- San Francisco ChronicleSep 13, 2026, 5:06 PM49ers rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury - San Francisco Chronicle
49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury after he was hurt in a Week 1 win over the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:14 PM49ers' rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury
49ers' rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury after he was hurt in a Week 1 win over the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:12 PMDe'Zhaun Stribling to miss multiple weeks
49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling expected to miss at least a month because of ankle injury
- ESPNSep 13, 2026, 2:42 PMSources: Niners rookie WR Stribling out at least 1 month due to ankle
49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least a month because of an ankle injury, sources told NFL Network.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:09 PMDe'Zhaun Stribling to reportedly miss at least a month due to ankle injury after leaving 49ers' Week 1 win over Rams
De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least four games while recovering from an ankle issue.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:57 PM49ers’ rookie De’Zhaun Stribling to miss ‘at least a month’ with deltoid sprain in ankle
The timeline for De’Zhaun Stribling remains unclear
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:51 PMDe’Zhaun Stribling injury update gives return timeline for 49ers WR
We now have a return timeline for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:40 PMReport: 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling to miss at least a month with an ankle injury
The 49ers lost wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to an ankle injury on their way to a win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday and it will reportedly be a bit of time before the rookie is able to return to action.
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