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De'Zhaun Stribling sidelined for 10 weeks after injury in NFL debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling is set to miss 10 weeks following a deltoid ligament injury suffered in his NFL debut against the Rams. The injury occurred just 21 plays into the game after Stribling attempted to block following a catch, leading to his exit on a cart. Stribling had previously shown promise during the preseason, catching 11 passes over two games. His absence could open opportunities for veteran receiver Christian Kirk, expected to return from injured reserve in three weeks.

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Status Watch

•Stribling injured on a play against the Rams in Australia.
•He had been performing well in preseason, gaining positive attention.
•Expected recovery time is 10 weeks following surgery.
•Christian Kirk likely to assume a larger role during Stribling's absence.
•Stribling's injury harms his chances to gain experience early in his career.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Curtis Murayama: 49ers, Hawaii fans have to wait to see Stribling prove his NFL worth

What they're saying

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This is so sad. No, I’m not talking about not being able to attend another BTS concert for the rest of the year. I’m talking seriously about my all-time favorite group, the 49ers, and my bias, Kapolei rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who suffered a rare and disheartening injury that derailed his promising rookie season. There was such high anticipation from the Faithful of seeing who ...
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