Injuries continue to deplete the San Francisco 49ers of their key players. The latest in line to go down with is the team’s starting back Raheem Mostert, who suffered an ankle injury in a Week 6 win against Los Angeles Rams.
Mostert got hurt in the first half but tried to play through pain and returned to the field in the second. However, he got out after just one carry and didn’t return to the game.
Asked about Mostert on Monday, 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan told reports that the veteran back is dealing with a high ankle sprain. Shanahan added that the 28-year-old player won’t play in Week 7 and is “most likely” headed to injured reserve.
Raheem Mostert has been a key factor for San Francisco when he was on the field this season, rushing for 303 yards and one rushing touchdown in just four games. He was also has been effective in the passing game, catching 11 passes for 150 receiving yards and a score.
If Mostert lands on IR, he won’t be able to return until the Week 10 game against New Orleans Saints.
In his absence, the 49ers will most likely turn to veteran Jerick McKinnon, 2020’s undrafted free agent signing JaMycal Hasty, and third-year player Jeff Wilson Jr.
