San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least a month after leaving the team's season opener with an ankle injury. The length of his absence beyond that minimum remains uncertain.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Stribling has a deltoid sprain in his ankle. Rapoport said the player is still getting medical opinions, surgery is not currently planned but remains possible, and the 49ers intend to take a cautious approach.
The injury could leave San Francisco without one of its rookie wide receivers for multiple weeks. The report did not provide a projected return date beyond the expectation that Stribling will miss at least a month.
The update led to reactions from 49ers supporters, many of whom focused on Stribling's recovery and the effect on the team's wide receiver depth. One fan described the news as "Awful News," while others expressed hope that Stribling receives appropriate guidance and returns healthy.
Another supporter raised concern that the injury could require tightrope surgery and potentially keep him out for the season, but that outcome was not established in the report.
