# 49ers Place Rookie On IR

> 49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling misses games after ankle injury.
- Title: 49ers Place Rookie On IR · California Post | Shortify
- Summary: 49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling misses games after ankle injury. San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve due to…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/49ers-rookie-dezhaun-stribling-placed-injured-reserve
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:27:09+00:00
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## 49ers Place Rookie On IR
The 49ers placed rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve.
## Injury Details
Stribling left the season opener in Australia with an ankle injury and a deltoid sprain.
## IR Designation
The team expects Stribling’s IR designation within days after placing tight end Jake Tonges on IR.
## Impact on Team
Stribling’s absence ends his season for at least four games, missing key matchups.
## Team Strategy
The 49ers will rely on veterans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel instead of Stribling.
## What Happens Next
Stribling returns in Week 6 against the Commanders after surgery.
## Key takeaway

San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve due to ankle injury, ending his season for at least four games.