Romello Height may play for 49ers in Week 3 after surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Romello Height underwent surgery for a broken hand sustained during Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins. Despite the injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Height remains an option for the team's Week 3 matchup. Height has contributed significantly in the early season, participating in 52 percent of defensive snaps and recording his first career sack in Week 2. Although he was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, the team's outlook appears optimistic regarding his recovery and potential availability.
- •Romello Height broke his hand and had surgery after Week 2.
- •Coach Kyle Shanahan says Height could still play in Week 3.
- •Height has been involved in 52 percent of defensive snaps.
- •He recorded his first career sack in the game against Miami.
- •Height missed practice on Wednesday but may recover quickly.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers rookie DE 'still an option' for Week 3 despite surgery on hand
"San Francisco 49ers rookie third-round pick Romello Height may not miss any time after undergoing surgery on his broken hand.
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