49ers lose receiving and tight-end depth
Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling underwent ankle surgery and is expected to miss approximately 10 weeks, while tight end Jake Tonges is out for the season. The injuries are not necessarily immediate line-movers, but they increase scrutiny on Christian Kirk's availability, George Kittle's Achilles limitation and San Francisco's offensive depth.
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Updated Sep 17, 2026