San Francisco’s star wide receiver tore two knee ligaments, the franchise reported
SANTA CLARA — Less than 24 hours after wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk he hurt his right knee in front of Kansas City Chiefslos San Francisco 49ers They received the bad news they were waiting for.
Aiyuk He tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligament in his right knee, forcing him to undergo surgery and ending his 2024 campaign after just seven games, the head coach reported this Monday. Kyle Shanahan.
Additionally, the illness that limited the wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. just four plays against the Chiefs It is technically a type of pneumonia, according to Shanahan. A Samuel His lungs filled with fluid and he remains in a local hospital after being admitted Sunday night.
“I think it started to get worse at midnight on Saturday or Sunday morning, and then it evolved as the day progressed,” he explained. Shanahan about Samuel. “Once we found out he had the fluid in his lungs and that was after the match, then I think that’s when they sent him there.”
Shanahan He said that there is no deadline for a possible return of Samuelalthough that should be clarified in the coming days.
Aiyukmeanwhile, does not expect to return at all for the current season. More extensive testing on Monday confirmed what Shanahan I had been waiting since Sunday night. After a 28-18 home loss to the Chiefs, Shanahan He said all signs pointed to an ACL tear, but that a closer look was needed, and that the Niners They were “praying” they were wrong. They weren’t.
The injury of Aiyuk It happened with 48 seconds left in the second period. The quarterback Brock Purdy arranged a pass for Aiyuk among the defenders of Kansas City, Chamarri Conner y Trent McDuffiefor a gain of 15 yards. At the same time Conner y McDuffie converged on Aiyukhis knee seemed to hyperextend.
medical staff of the Niners He immediately ran to the field to take care of Aiyukwho remained lying on the field before limping slowly towards the bench, to go to the medical tent. He was quickly taken to the locker room on a medical cart.
Aiyuk He had two catches for 23 yards at the time of the injury, which comes after a relatively weak start to the season. With the season over, Aiyuk He won’t be able to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the third straight year. He had 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns last season en route to a second-team nod. All-Pro.
“I spoke to him just last night, just calling him at home,” he mentioned. Shanahan. “He was hurt, just frustrated, exactly as you’d expect. But he’s a strong, spiritual guy, and he believes everything happens for a reason, so he’ll be fine. But, definitely a little down last night, and I was just telling him how bad I felt.” for him and just letting him know that we’re all here for him.
Los Niners they signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August after a protracted contract dispute. He ends his season with 25 catches for 374 yards and no scores.
The setback with Aiyuk He is the latest in a long list of injuries for the 49ers. The runner Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendonitis), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles tendon rupture), defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (triceps tear) and safety Discuss Content (torn ligaments in the wrist) are among the others who have missed significant time injured.
“It sucks,” said the center Jake Brendel Sunday about Aiyuk. “Any injury like that to one of your weapons on offense or defense, it sucks. I feel like, as a team, we just have to respond. Whoever’s still on the team needs to step up and make sure there’s no setback in the team.” offensive productivity.”
Con Aiyuk out for the rest of the campaign, 49ers they hope that Samuel and also the wide receiver Jauan Jennings return in time for Sunday night’s home game against the Dallas Cowboys. Jennings did not play against Kansas City due to a hip injury suffered on October 10 during a victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
In case of not recovering either of the two for the appointment before dallaslos Niners they would have to turn again to a receiving group that includes rookies Ricky Pearsall y Jacob Cowingthe second year player Ronnie Bell and the veteran Chris Conleywho is also day to day with an ankle problem.
“Con Juan y Deebo“We’re not sure if we’ll have them back this week or not,” he admitted. Shanahan. “So it was a good start for those guys, and they should see a lot more going their way.”
The tight end George Kittlewho handled most of the air cargo against the Chiefswith six receptions for 92 yards, is also day to day with a sprained foot.
In other injury news, Shanahan said that the Niners They do not wait for the return of McCaffrey, Greenlawnot even the kicker Jake Moody this week, neither.
“Christian continues to make progress in rehabilitation,” he shared Shanahan. “He hasn’t had any setbacks, so it’s been good news so far. I’d be surprised if we get him back this week, but I’m hoping the off day goes well and we have a much better chance after the break.”
Shanahan indicated that Moody could also return after Week 9, but that Greenlaw will probably be out for a little while longer.
