San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling returns to game after ankle injury
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling exited the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering an ankle injury. The injury occurred in the first quarter during the team's second drive of the contest. Stribling was initially spotted entering the medical tent for evaluation following the play. Although he was initially listed as questionable to return, he has since rejoined his teammates on the field. The rookie entered the matchup after a strong preseason performance, though he remains without a catch or a target in the ongoing contest. Other 49ers pass-catchers including George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Mike Evans have recorded receptions in the game as the team navigates a crowded receiving corps.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling sustained an ankle injury during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams.
- •The receiver briefly visited the medical tent before returning to the game.
- •Stribling has yet to receive a target in the Week 1 matchup.
- •The 49ers drafted the rookie in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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- 4:54 AMESPN NFL — Stribling's debut for 49ers ends with ankle injury
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Concern For an Achilles Rupture,’ ‘Don’t Like How He Can’t Bear Weight’ — Doctors React as 49ers’ De’Zhaun Stribling Gets Carted Off With Injury
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's Achilles is intact, to undergo MRI on ankle
- 3:47 AMSFGate — De'Zhaun Stribling injury update: Latest news on 49ers WR's status in Week 1 - SFGATE
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — De'Zhaun Stribling won't return to opener
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"The San Francisco 49ers handled the Los Angeles Rams in a convincing 27-7 victory to begin the 2026 regular season.However, another key 49ers player suffered an injury during the game.Rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling exited Thursday’s game on the second drive of the game. The 49ers announced it was an ankle injury and was questionable to […] The post 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Shares Encouraging De’Zhaun Stribling Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
"The San Francisco 49ers secured a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia. However, the Niners were again hit by the injury bug as De’Zhaun Stribling left the game with an ankle injury. Nonetheless, the good news is that head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that he avoided an Achilles […] The post 49ers Handed Intriguing Trade Idea After De’Zhaun Stribling Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
"De’Zhaun Stribling’s first NFL regular-season game took a turn for the worse in a matter of seconds, and the way he left the field immediately caught the attention of sports medicine professionals. The San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver went down without contact in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams and appeared unable to put weight on his left leg.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:34 PM49ers Handed Intriguing Trade Idea After De’Zhaun Stribling Injury
The San Francisco 49ers secured a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia. However, the Niners were again hit by the injury bug as De’Zhaun Stribling left the game with an ankle injury. Nonetheless, the good news is that head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that he avoided an Achilles […] The post 49ers Handed Intriguing Trade Idea After De’Zhaun Stribling Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:11 AM49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Shares Encouraging De’Zhaun Stribling Injury News
The San Francisco 49ers handled the Los Angeles Rams in a convincing 27-7 victory to begin the 2026 regular season.However, another key 49ers player suffered an injury during the game.Rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling exited Thursday’s game on the second drive of the game. The 49ers announced it was an ankle injury and was questionable to […] The post 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Shares Encouraging De’Zhaun Stribling Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPN NFLSep 11, 2026, 4:54 AMStribling's debut for 49ers ends with ankle injury
49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling left Thursday night's game against the Rams because of an ankle injury and did not return.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:34 AM‘Concern For an Achilles Rupture,’ ‘Don’t Like How He Can’t Bear Weight’ — Doctors React as 49ers’ De’Zhaun Stribling Gets Carted Off With Injury
De’Zhaun Stribling’s first NFL regular-season game took a turn for the worse in a matter of seconds, and the way he left the field immediately caught the attention of sports medicine professionals. The San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver went down without contact in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams and appeared unable to put weight on his left leg.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:23 AM49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's Achilles is intact, to undergo MRI on ankle
The way 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling suddenly ended his route and started limping on one leg had everyone thinking the worst.
- SFGateSep 11, 2026, 3:47 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling injury update: Latest news on 49ers WR's status in Week 1 - SFGATE
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling went to the blue medical tent in the first quarter. Here's the latest update on his injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:08 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling won't return to opener
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling won't return to opener after suffering ankle injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 2:52 AM49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling exits early against Rams with injury
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling was ruled out of Thursday's season opener against the Rams after exiting with a left ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 2:12 AM49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling ruled out with an ankle injury
Promising San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling was knocked out of his NFL debut in the first half on Friday with an ankle injury. Stribling initially hurt his ankle early in the game against the Los Angeles Rams but returned. Stribling was San Francisco’s top draft pick in April, going 33rd overall.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 2:05 AM49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling exits Rams game on cart in scary moment
The San Francisco 49ers' budding wideout is out.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:58 AM49ers lose another offensive weapon due to first-half injury vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers already watched wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling get carted off the field, and now they may have lost a tight end.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:54 AM49ers lose starting WR to injury during Rams game
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling suffered an ankle injury against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:51 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling carted off, ruled out with ankle injury
49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling injured his left ankle early in the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:48 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling injures ankle
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling suffers ankle injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:43 AM49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling carted off after injury vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers went up 10-7 over the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter on Thursday night, but they have lost a wideout to an injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:42 AM49ers' Stribling left game vs. Rams with hamstring injury
Rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling left with a non-contact injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:42 AM49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling ruled out vs. Rams with left ankle injury
Rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling left with a non-contact injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:34 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling injury update: 49ers wide receiver hobbled vs. Rams
The rookie wide receiver was having a standout training camp and came up hobbled and had to be helped off the field on Thursday.
- USA TodaySep 11, 2026, 1:34 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling injury update: 49ers wide receiver hobbled vs. Rams - USA Today
The rookie wide receiver was having a standout training camp and came up hobbled and had to be helped off the field on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:15 AMDe'Zhaun Stribling injury update: Latest news on 49ers WR's status in Week 1 game
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:06 AMIs De'Zhaun Stribling playing tonight? Why 49ers WR is off to quiet start vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's why.
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