49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling exits San Francisco’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a left ankle injury. Multiple reports say he is ruled out early in the game and is carted off to the locker room. Yahoo Sports notes the team rules him out of the Thursday matchup in Melbourne, Australia.
On-site accounts describe the injury happening in the first half, with some outlets emphasizing that it appears non-contact, as Stribling pulls up on a route. Newsweek reports that a top sports doctor fears the worst following the injury, while other Yahoo reports describe him as questionable to return as the game progresses. Overall coverage aligns that his debut is cut short and his status becomes a key concern for Week 1, but details on the ultimate diagnosis and severity are not confirmed across the articles.
