The San Francisco 49ers have placed wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve due to an ankle injury he sustained in last Thursday's season-opening win over the Rams. Stribling will miss at least four games, per multiple reports.
One report indicates Stribling may require surgery that could extend his absence beyond four weeks, with the rookie reportedly gathering multiple medical opinions on his injury. NFL Trade Rumors identified Stribling as a second-round pick, though most other outlets simply referred to him as a rookie.
In response to the move, the 49ers promoted wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also made separate moves involving tight ends, placing Jake Tonges on injured reserve and signing Jack Stoll to the practice squad, per NFL Trade Rumors. ESPN's Eric Edholm reported that the loss of Stribling could present some limitations to the 49ers' passing game, though he noted it may not sink the offense entirely.