De'Zhaun Stribling
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De'Zhaun Stribling Out Around 10 Weeks After Ankle Surgery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) underwent surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss around 10 weeks, according to Cam Inman. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers are still hoping Stribling can make it back before the season ends. The rookie had already been placed on injured reserve after suffering a deltoid sprain in the season-opening win over the Rams, but the original outlook was considerably shorter before surgery became necessary. Stribling played 21 offensive snaps in his NFL debut and did not draw a target before leaving. San Francisco used the 33rd overall pick on him in April, so the long-term interest hasn't gone anywhere, but most redraft managers don't need to wait through a 10-week absence. He remains an easy hold in dynasty leagues while the 49ers hope to get him back late in the season.
Sep 16, 2026 11:54 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Being Placed on Injured Reserve
San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) is being placed on Injured Reserve due to his ankle injury on Wednesday, which will sideline him for at least four games, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The earliest that Stribling will be able to return for the Niners will be for the Oct. 19 game against the Washington Commanders. The 23-year-old is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a deltoid sprain of his left ankle in the Week 1 season-opening win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams last Thursday in Australia. It is a tough start to Stribling's NFL career after he did not catch a single pass in his debut. In Stribling's absence for at least the next four games, Demarcus Robinson, who had a team-high 50 receiving yards and one touchdown on only two catches in the season opener, should become the team's WR3 behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr., making him a waiver-wire consideration heading into the team's Week 2 clash against the Miami Dolphins. Stribling, who generated a ton of buzz for his performance in training camp this summer, is a worthy stash in leagues that have IR spots.
Sep 16, 2026 8:24 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling to Miss at Least One Month with Ankle Sprain
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) has been diagnosed with a deltoid sprain in his ankle and will miss at least one month, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. There are currently no plans for him to undergo surgery, but the team is reportedly exploring all options. The Ole Miss product made his NFL debut on Thursday night, but the outing was cut short due to two trips to the sideline for an ankle issue. After he exited the second time, he did not return, finishing the game with zero targets on offense. This is crushing news for the rookie and his fantasy managers, especially after there was plenty of speculation that Stribling could be a steady WR3/flex option in his role alongside Mike Evans. Instead, he'll be sidelined through mid-October at the earliest, making him a candidate for injured reserve. With Christian Kirk (calf) already on IR, Deebo Samuel Sr. is solidified as the 49ers' No. 2 receiver while Demarcus Robinson will be elevated to the No. 3 spot.
Sep 13, 2026 6:04 AM EST
RapSheet: De'Zhaun Stribling Likely to Miss Time
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) will likely miss time, according to Ian Rapoport. Stribling limped off the field, went to the medical tent, returned, and then went down with a non-contact injury that appeared to be significant. The good news is that head coach Kyle Shanahan deemed it an ankle injury and that his Achilles tendon was intact. The rookie receiver was held without a target against the Los Angeles Rams but led the 49ers wideouts in snaps after three drives, playing more than Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Demarcus Robinson, all of whom scored touchdowns in Week 1. While we won't know the full diagnosis until the team returns to the States, fantasy managers shouldn't drop the young, talented receiver.
Sep 11, 2026 5:20 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Avoids Serious Achilles Injury
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) underwent testing that determined his Achilles is still intact, according to James Palmer of Bleacher Report. Stribling exited with an ankle injury two different times in the first half of Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Rams. His second exit was caused by a non-contact injury that appeared serious at the time and resulted in him missing the rest of the game. While the exact diagnosis for the rookie remains unknown, managers can breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing that his Achilles remains intact. For now, the team is calling it an ankle injury, and we should get more information on Friday. The 49ers don't play for another 10 days, leaving extra time for the Ole Miss product to recover. If he's still unable to play in Week 2, Demarcus Robinson would likely step up as the Niners' No. 3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr.
Sep 10, 2026 8:31 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Ruled Out For the Remainder of the Game Thursday
ESPN NFL reporter Nick Wagoner reported Thursday evening that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) has been ruled out with an ankle injury after he was taken to the locker room on a cart. Stribling suffered a non-contact injury in the second quarter and immediately fell to the ground and needed help getting off the field. It is currently being ruled an ankle injury; however, fantasy managers will want to keep paying attention to any additional updates as the evening goes on. Prior to exiting, Stribling did not see any targets in his few quarters of action. Demarcus Robinson will likely be next in line for additional targets as Stribling misses time.
Sep 10, 2026 6:20 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Carted Off on Thursday Due to Non-Contact Lower Leg Injury
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (lower leg) was forced to exit his team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a non-contact injury to his lower leg, per James Palmer of Bleacher Report. While the team has not yet ruled Stribling out, he was carted off the field and reportedly could not put any weight on his left leg. Stribling did not record a catch or a target before leaving the game. It's a disappointing development for the 23-year-old, who drew rave reviews for his work in training camp and was expected to play a significant role in the 49ers' offense. If he missed time, 49ers wideout Demarcus Robinson could step into a larger role alongside veteran San Francisco wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr.
Sep 10, 2026 5:49 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling WR3 On Depth Chart Ahead Of Week 1
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling was selected at the top of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite his outstanding preseason, he will begin the regular season behind veterans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. on the 49ers' depth chart. Stribling can be expected to work into games as the 49ers' primary slot receiver, according to beat writer Matt Barrows of The Athletic. San Francisco opens the season against the Rams, who added cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson in the offseason. With that pair likely assigned to keep Evans and Samuel in check, and tight end George Kittle (Achilles) on a pitch count, it is possible that Stribling takes advantage and sees a handful of targets in his regular-season debut. The uncertainty of his role and workload this early in the season calls for fantasy managers to exercise caution, however, and keep the rookie on the bench. Stribling ranks as a WR5 in RotoBaller's Week 1 rankings.
Sep 10, 2026 9:44 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Keeps Pushing Toward a Bigger Role
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling still looks like one of the more interesting rookie breakouts to watch after a strong summer. The shoulder issue that cost him the preseason finale is no longer showing up on the injury report, which removes the biggest short-term concern. Stribling earned the attention in the first place. He caught 11 of 13 targets for 109 yards across two preseason games and kept making plays in camp, including a pair of red-zone touchdowns during joint practices with the Chargers. Kyle Shanahan also praised how consistently he competed and handled coaching. The role is not locked in yet. San Francisco's official depth chart lists Mike Evans ahead of Stribling, with Deebo Samuel Sr. starting at the other receiver spot, but Ricky Pearsall is out for the season and there should be room for Stribling in multi-receiver sets. He does not need to be forced into lineups against the Rams. The bigger story is that his breakout path is still very much alive.
Sep 9, 2026 11:09 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Not Listed on 49ers Injury Report on Tuesday
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling was not listed on the team's initial injury report ahead of its season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Stribling dealt with a shoulder injury during the preseason, but he was able to practice in full on Tuesday and looks to be a full-go for Week 1. A second-round pick out of Ole Miss, Stribling recorded 55 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns across 15 games in his final collegiate season. With 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) expected to miss the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury, Stribling should play a starting role in San Francisco alongside veteran wideouts Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. The 23-year-old may not provide high-end fantasy production right away, but his upside makes him worth stashing in a bench spot in most league formats.
Sep 8, 2026 4:17 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling in Full Uniform for Practice
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) was seen wearing his full uniform for Tuesday's practice in Australia, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. It should be noted that this practice is occurring on Tuesday in Australian local time, but the timing lines up with Monday night for folks in the Pacific Time Zone of the United States. Time zone specifics aside, fantasy managers should feel encouraged that the rookie was able to don full pads with the 49ers' season opener less than three days away. Assuming he suits up for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, Stribling projects to handle a decent workload alongside Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. We wouldn't recommend starting the 23-year-old in fantasy lineups until we see what his role looks like, but he's absolutely worth stashing on the bench in 12+ team leagues and even some deeper 10-team formats, too.
Sep 7, 2026 8:51 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling to Begin as Starting Slot Receiver?
The Athletic's Matt Barrows thinks the plan is for rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to be the team's primary F slot receiver and Mike Evans' understudy at the X spot. The Niners brought in veteran Christian Kirk as a free agent, and he has plenty of experience as a slot receiver, but he will start the 2026 campaign on Injured Reserve with a calf injury, opening up a regular role for Stribling out of the slot to begin his first year in the NFL. The 23-year-old from Ole Miss has been one of the biggest risers on draft boards at the receiver position this summer due to a strong training camp and preseason, and the fact that wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) has already been ruled out for the season. Stribling is a big body at WR at 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, and he combined for 1,693 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 107 receptions in his final two seasons at Ole Miss. He was held out of the preseason finale due to a minor shoulder injury, but he should be ready for Week 1 in Australia next Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, where he could quickly start producing alongside Evans. Stribling will be a popular flex option in fantasy football drafts this weekend.
Sep 3, 2026 10:19 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Remains a Top Late-Round Target
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling has been one of the most exciting players to emerge this preseason, stepping up as a key contributor in the team's receiving corps while other receivers battled injury. Ricky Pearsall (knee) was placed on season-ending IR, while Christian Kirk (calf) will also start the year on injured reserve but could return after Week 4. The second-round pick from Ole Miss will begin the year in a starting role alongside Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, and the rookie could make an immediate impact based on his preseason usage and success. He caught 11 of his 13 targets for 109 yards in his first two preseason games before sitting out the team's third and final preseason contest with the rest of the starters. Stribling's draft stock is sky-rocketing, and he is the WR50 in RotoBaller's rankings. If you can grab him as a bench option in the middle rounds, he could still bring great value if he emerges as one of the go-to options in coach Kyle Shanahan's typically productive passing game.
Sep 1, 2026 6:10 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Not Playing Thursday Night
According to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard, San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) won't be playing in Thursday night's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in the final preseason game for the 49ers before they open up their season at MCG Stadium in East Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday, September 10th, against the Los Angeles Rams. Stribling is projected to be the No. 3 receiver in this 49ers passing attack after Ricky Pearsall (knee) has been ruled out for the season. Additionally, he made his presence felt in training camp and backed it up in his first two preseason games, hauling in 11 of his 13 targets for 109 yards. It appears the team will rest him along with a majority of their key starters, and fantasy managers targeting a wide receiver late in drafts should be looking Stribling's way.
Aug 27, 2026 5:17 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling's Redraft Stock Continues to Climb
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) has already spent August pushing his way up redraft boards, and another Mike Evans injury only adds to the rookie's case. Evans is not practicing Tuesday because of a groin injury after leaving Sunday's session early. Stribling has done more than benefit from injuries around him. The 33rd overall pick has caught 11 of 13 targets for 109 yards through two preseason games, including four receptions for 46 yards against the Chargers on Thursday. He also caught two touchdowns during last week's joint practice and has earned praise from Brock Purdy for his reliability and strong hands. Stribling has dealt with a shoulder issue of his own, but he returned Sunday in a non-contact jersey after sitting out Saturday. Ricky Pearsall (knee) is already out for the season, while Evans and Christian Kirk (calf) are now both dealing with injuries. Deebo Samuel Sr. remains part of a crowded target picture, so an immediate featured role isn't guaranteed. Still, Stribling has gone from WR75 in RotoBaller's July rankings to WR51 now. His redraft stock is clearly headed in the right direction.
Aug 25, 2026 11:14 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling in No-Contact Jersey on Sunday
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) returned to training camp practice on Sunday after he missed Saturday's session with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. Stribling was seen wearing a no-contact jersey in his return. The 23-year-old from Ole Miss is considered day-to-day for now after suiting up for Thursday's 41-17 win in the preseason over the Los Angeles Chargers. He has been standing out in practices and in two preseason games, catching 11 of his 13 targets for 109 yards. Stribling should have a key role in San Fran's passing game right away in 2026 after the Niners learned that Ricky Pearsall (knee) would miss the entire season with recurring PCL issues. The team added veteran Deebo Samuel Sr. to the fold, but Stribling has looked the part all summer and is worth a late-round flier in all single-year fantasy football leagues. He is currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 51 fantasy WR for 2026. Barring a setback with his shoulder, Stribling should be fine for Week 1 of the regular season in Australia versus the division-rival Los Angeles Rams.
Aug 23, 2026 5:22 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Remains Out With Shoulder Injury
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling missed practice again Sunday because of a shoulder injury, according to Matt Barrows. That's two straight practices on the sideline for the rookie, who was listed as day-to-day Saturday. The timing isn't ideal after Stribling spent most of August forcing his way into San Francisco's plans at receiver. He caught seven passes for 63 yards against Tennessee in his preseason debut, then added four catches for 46 yards against the Chargers on Thursday. The 33rd overall pick has 11 receptions for 109 yards through two preseason games and has made a strong case for playing time right away. There isn't anything here yet that suggests his Week 1 availability is in serious doubt. Still, Stribling losing consecutive practices is worth tracking after all the momentum he built during camp.
Aug 23, 2026 9:57 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Day-to-Day With Shoulder Injury
NBC Sports Bay Area & California's Matt Maiocco reports San Francisco 49ers rookie wideout De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury. Stribling reportedly sustained his shoulder injury during Thursday's 41-17 preseason win against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 23-year-old had four catches for 46 yards on five targets in his second preseason outing. Stribling has become a trendy late-round target for fantasy managers after teammate Ricky Pearsall (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery in early August and Mike Evans has missed time due to a quadriceps strain. Since then, Stribling has turned heads in training camp and produced strong outings in preseason action. However, he has not been able to fully maximize his opportunity to carve out a role in the 49ers' offense since this is the second injury he has had in August. Stribling should still be viewed as a later-round target in fantasy football drafts with high upside.
Aug 22, 2026 1:32 PM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling Could Have Major Week 1 Role
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling may have already played his way into a big role for Week 1. Matt Maiocco said on "The Rich Eisen Show" that he views Stribling, Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel as San Francisco's top three receivers heading into the season. That's another big endorsement for the 33rd overall pick, who has been one of the stories of 49ers camp. Stribling caught seven passes for 63 yards in his preseason debut against Tennessee and came back with four catches for 46 yards against the Chargers. He's now sitting at 11 grabs for 109 yards through two preseason games. San Francisco hasn't officially named Stribling a starter, but that distinction might not matter much if he's regularly on the field with Evans and Samuel. The rookie has gone from an interesting summer story to somebody fantasy managers need to have on the redraft radar.
Aug 22, 2026 10:02 AM EST
De'Zhaun Stribling to Have Major Role in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling has been one of the most talked about rookies heading into the regular season. Stribling continued to impress during the second preseason game on Thursday. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Stribling is set to have a major role in the offense during the Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The second-round rookie continues to make big plays and could be thrust into a significant role with fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) done for the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't sleep on Stribling because he could end up being a big-time playmaker in Kyle Shanahan's offense.
Aug 21, 2026 5:34 PM EST
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