Franklin injured Week 10

San Francisco 49ers fans got a scare on Sunday when All-Pro tight end George Kittle appeared to suffer a knee or leg injury late in the second quarter of the team's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. The good news is that Kittle was back on the field during the 49ers' first offensive drive of the second half. Kittle was hit by Cardinals safety Budda Baker after a high pass by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo bounced off his hands on the 49ers' final drive of the first half. He was able to walk off on his own, went to the sideline, and had his left leg examined by medical staff. The 49ers star exited for the locker room before his teammates and was accompanied by team doctor Tim McAdams. Kittle signed a massive five-year

The San Francisco 49ers waived offensive lineman Ross Reynolds with an injury settlement, according to NBC Sports Bay Area. He was part of the 49ers' roster cut-down before the season, but because he was injured, the offensive lineman reverted back to injured reserve after going unclaimed. The #49ers waived OL Ross Reynolds off IR with an injury settlement.— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September 14,

The San Francisco 49ers are placing cornerback Richard Sherman on short-term injured reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. That means missing at least the next three games. While Garafolo didn't have the specifics of the injury, merely noting that it was a "leg issue," his colleague, Ian Rapoport later reported that Sherman suffered a calf strain, which requires "a few weeks of rest and rehab." The #49ers are placing CB Richard Sherman on IR today, sources say. He'll be sidelined at least three weeks. Exact