CHARLOTTE N.C. — The San Francisco 49ers Saturday’s injured reserve was filled by one starter, and he was replaced with another returning from the same list. The Niners announced Saturday they have placed offensive tackle Colton McKivitz He is currently on injured reserve after sustaining a left MCL injury in his knee. This means that he will need to miss the next four games until he can return. Safety: Jimmie WardMcKivitz is being replaced by a player named ‘McKivitz,’ who missed the four first games due to a hamstring injury.
Ward is back on roster after sustaining a hamstring injury at training camp. Security for Niners Tashaun Gipson Talanoa Hufanga While Ward’s absence has provided plenty of production, coach Kyle Shanahan stated that Ward, who is a team captain, and the Niners longest-tenured player (since 1969), would be fine being inserted back into the lineup.
DeMeco Ryans, the defensive coordinator, stated that “the energy that that he brings just a captain, as the leader of our group, just to get that man back at this stage in time, I think that’s, for younger guys, it was cool to see how veterans works and cool for them have one of the leaders back out there,” Jimmie is a source of energy for everyone.
McKivitz sustained a knee injury during Monday night’s victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Shanahan stated this week that McKivitz will likely be out for about two months due to the injury. McKivitz replaced left tackle Trent WilliamsThe patient is currently out for four to six weeks due to a right ankle injury.
Jaylon Moore McKivitz will be replaced at left tackle by Moore. Moore had a difficult time in Week 3 when he was asked to replace Williams, but he improved against the Rams after McKivitz retired.
Shanahan said that McKivitz got into the Denver game so I believe he was aware of the possibility. McKivitz got the start. But, McKivitz gets thrown in the game the week before. This reminds one of how quickly things can happen. You want them to do every rep. It was a spot he had last week that helped him win the game. It’s stronger this week, I believe.”
Eight players can be designated by teams as injured reserve. They have the option to return during a season. McKivitz is at most the fourth player the Niners will bring back to their land on injured reserve. Ward, the Niners’ running back, already has McKivitz. Elijah Mitchell Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair Either expected to be there at some point or back. Defensive end Jordan Willis It could be something else.
The Niners promoted defensive tackle, and McKivitz was placed on injured reserve. Ward was also activated. Akeem Spence From the practice squad to active roster and higher running back Tevin Coleman Receiver Malik Turner From the practice squad for Sunday’s game at Carolina.
San Francisco previously rejected defensive tackles Arik Armstead (foot, ankle). Javon Kinlaw (knee), Williams, tight end Tyler Kroft (knee), running to the back Tyrion Davis-Price Safety (ankle) Tarvarius Moore (hamstring) in preparation for Sunday’s match against the Panthers.