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49ers’ injury list is lengthy; team could be down nine starters vs. Giants
Sep 23, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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The 2020 season has not started as the San Francisco 49ers hoped. It was supposed to be a "Legendary Revenge Tour" with the defending NFC champions making amends for February's Super Bowl defeat, climbing back to the top, and walking away with a championship.
Maybe that still happens. But the 49ers will need to get back some of the players from their growing injury list.
The defensive line, which is vital to the defense's success, has already taken a significant hit with the losses of two former first-round picks in
Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas. Both saw their seasons end during Week 2 after suffering torn ACLs.
Here is an updated list of the 49ers' current injury situation.
| Player |
Pos |
Injury |
Status |
| Tavon Austin |
WR |
Knee |
IR, out for season |
| Ronald Blair |
DE |
Torn ACL (2019) |
PUP through Week 6 |
| Nick Bosa |
DE |
Torn ACL |
Out for season |
| Tevin Coleman |
RB |
Knee sprain |
Out multiple weeks |
| Dee Ford |
DE |
Back |
Unknown |
| Jimmy Garoppolo |
QB |
High-ankle sprain |
Week-to-week |
| Dre Greenlaw |
LB |
Thigh contusion |
Unknown |
| Tim Harris* |
CB |
Calf |
IR through Week 4 |
| Jalen Hurd |
WR |
Torn ACL |
IR, out for season |
| Richie James Jr. |
WR |
Hamstring strain |
IR through Week 4 |
| D.J. Jones |
DT |
Ankle |
Unknown |
| George Kittle |
TE |
MCL sprain, bone bruise |
Week-to-week |
| Raheem Mostert |
RB |
MCL sprain |
Week-to-week |
| Weston Richburg |
C |
Torn patellar (2019) |
PUP through Week 6 |
| Deebo Samuel |
WR |
Jones fracture |
IR through Week 3 |
| Richard Sherman |
CB |
Calf strain |
IR through Week 4 |
| Jullian Taylor |
DL |
Torn ACL (2019) |
PUP through Week 6 |
| Solomon Thomas |
DL |
Torn ACL |
Out for season |
| Chris Thompson** |
WR |
Unknown |
IR, out for season |
| Jason Verrett |
CB |
Hamstring strain |
day-to-day |
* Practice squad player
** Waived with an injury designation, reverted to IR
We'll get a better picture of some players' statuses from the official practice participation and injury report released later today.
The 49ers haven't ruled out quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's availability for Week 3. Although, all signs point to Nick Mullens making his ninth career start. The team will also likely be without its two top running backs in Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman, which will mean increased roles for Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson Jr.
Several of the 49ers' injuries occurred during Week 2's matchup against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The 49ers return to that venue on Sunday to play the New York Giants and could be without nine starters thanks to this past weekend's injuries.
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