San Francisco 49ers place DT C.J. West on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have placed defensive tackle C.J. West on injured reserve due to a bone chip in his knee requiring surgery. This move comes as the team prepares for Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, maintaining a 2-0 record so far this season. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the injury is not season-ending. In response to West's situation, the 49ers signed DT Naquan Jones to a one-year deal and added WR Brandin Cooks and DL Viliami Fehoko Jr. to the practice squad while cutting NCB Jakob Robinson.
- •C.J. West diagnosed with a bone chip in his knee.
- •Team starts the season 2-0 ahead of Week 3.
- •West's injury confirmed by coach Kyle Shanahan.
- •Naquan Jones signed to replace West on the roster.
- •Brandin Cooks and Viliami Fehoko Jr. added to practice squad.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — San Francisco 49ers Place 6-foot-1, 316-Pound DT on Injured Reserve
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