The 49ers placed Bethune (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Bethune sprained his MCL during the 49ers' Week 11 loss to the Seahawks. Now that he's on IR, Bethune will be forced to miss at least the next four games, and the earliest he could return is Week 16 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Status
IR - Knee - MCL - Sprain Expected Return: 2024-12-30Latest Tatum Bethune news
Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
2/19/2001 (23)
Status
Injured Reserve - Designated for Return
HT/WT
6'0", 299 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 7; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Miami, FL, USA
Position
LB
College
Florida State
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2024-Present
(1 season)
The 49ers placed Bethune (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Bethune sprained his MCL during the 49ers' Week 11 loss to the Seahawks. Now that he's on IR, Bethune will be forced to miss at least the next four games, and the earliest he could return is Week 16 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Bethune (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Bethune sprained his MCL in the first quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. He's mostly played on special teams this season, so his absence won't hurt the 49ers' depth on defense that much. Bethune's next opportunity to play will be Week 13 against Buffalo on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Bethune sustained a sprained MCL during Sunday's game versus the Seahawks and will be out for a while, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Bethune was forced out of San Francisco's contest in Week 11 early by a knee injury, and it's now confirmed that it is a somewhat significant issue. He has contributed substantially on special teams so far this season, so the 49ers will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that phase until he's able to return.
Bethune (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Bethune suffered a knee injury on a kickoff during the first quarter. After being evaluated by trainers, the rookie seventh-round pick will not return for the second half of Sunday's game.
Bethune (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Bethune suffered the injury on a kickoff during the first quarter and walked back to the locker room. The rookie seventh-rounder has primarily played on special teams this season.