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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"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.
"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.
"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.
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External links- 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.
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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' 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, 1:42 AM49ers' Stribling left game vs. Rams with hamstring injury
Rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling left with a non-contact injury.
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- 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.
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