49ers Wide Receiver De'Zhaun Stribling Out for Ten Weeks
The rookie underwent ankle surgery following a Week 1 injury and is expected to return to the field in Week 12.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Football
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Wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is sidelined after undergoing surgery for a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle sustained during the 49ers' Week 1 win. The rookie wideout, a second-round pick, is expected to miss a total of 10 weeks of play.
Why it matters
Stribling's injury impacts the depth of the 49ers' receiving corps as the team maintains its 5-0 season start. Fans tracking the roster rotation can look for his return during the Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Stribling is currently rostered in 28% of Yahoo fantasy leagues with an average draft position of 176. His projected 10-week recovery timeline puts his potential return at the Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The players
De'Zhaun Stribling
A rookie wide receiver and 2026 second-round draft pick for the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers
The professional football team currently holding a 5-0 record.
The details
Stribling sustained the injury after cutting to his left during the Week 1 game against the LA Rams in Australia, an event the team ultimately won 27-7. Medical staff confirmed the Achilles tendon remained intact before recommending the surgical intervention. The 49ers, who currently hold 5-0 standing, will look toward the Week 11 home game against the Minnesota Vikings as the final week of his initial recovery phase.
Timeline
Week 1: Stribling sustained an ankle injury against the LA Rams.
November 19, 2026: This date marks the conclusion of the projected 10-week recovery window.
Week 11: The 49ers play the Minnesota Vikings at home.
Week 12: Stribling is likely to return to the lineup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Across the Bay
The 49ers' current 5-0 record aligns with the competitive expectations established by their 12.5 set win total for the season. This success continues despite early-season roster shifts, tracking with their improved +650 odds to win the Super Bowl.
Fantasy football managers who have Stribling rostered should monitor for active status updates leading into the Week 12 game. Fans planning for upcoming home games should note that he will remain unavailable for the Week 11 matchup against the Vikings.
The takeaway
Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will be out for 10 weeks following successful ankle surgery. Keep an eye on the injury report ahead of the Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks to see if he is cleared for his return.
Further reading
For more updates on the team, visit the San Francisco Football section.
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