San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed rookie Gracen Halton needs surgery for a dislocated, fractured ankle. Halton’s season is over. Shanahan said he’d be “surprised” if Halton returned this year, even if the Niners made a deep playoff run.
Sticking with defensive tackle, Shanahan said the 49ers would be open to bringing back veteran defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. “This building loved Jordan. Jordan is someone we’d always be interested in as a person and a player.”
Elliott worked
out with the Bears over the weekend, but didn’t sign with Chicago. The 49ers will open the practice window for defensive tackle CJ West on Wednesday.
Starting cornerbacks Renardo Green (back) and Deommodore Lenoir (foot) are day-to-day. That’s good news, as both avoided serious injuries.
Mike Evans is not expected to return this week. The hope is that Deebo Samuel practices this week. As the team gets healthier at receiver, it’ll be interesting to see who loses a job. KhaDarel Hodge, a practice squad member, contributes on special teams.
Based on Week 9’s snap counts, Jacob Cowing would be the odd man out:
Jordan Watkins – 52
Demarcus Robinson – 35
Brandin Cooks – 30
Jacob Cowing – 16
KhaDarel Hodge – 12
Samuel could be the punt returner.
