The 49ers’ defensive line has a chance to bounce back in 2026 with the return of Keion White to the group. The defensive lineman, who was involved in a shooting incident in San Francisco during Super Bowl week, is looking set for a timely return. White has been working with DSA Training in Georgia, which posted a video montage of his rehabilitation process. View this post on Instagram White had successful ankle surgery following the February incident and is shown in the video doing squats as well as several upper body and core exercises. During the NFL Annual Meeting, general manager John Lynch shared the lineman was on schedule to be ready for training camp.
The 49ers traded with the New England Patriots for White before the NFL’s 2025 deadline after Week 7. The former second-round draft pick only registered 1.5 quarterback sacks after his arrival in the Bay Area, potentially needing more time to adjust to his role and what defensive line coach Kris Kocurek was asking for.
White was most productive in 2024 when he registered five sacks, 56 tackles — 31 solo — five pass breakups and two forced fumbles in New England. The...