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Article49ers’ rookie De’Zhaun Stribling to miss ‘at least a month’ with deltoid sprain...
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Ian Rapoport tweeted that he is out at least a month with a deltoid sprain in his ankle. According to Rapoport, Stribling is still seeking additional opinions. There is no current plan for surgery, but it's not ruled out. San Francisco will be cautious with Stribling.
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Stribling out at least a month with Grade 2 deltoid ankle sprain; rookie WR role at risk.

49ers rookie wide receiver suffered a Grade 2 deltoid ligament sprain in ankle in Week 1 non-contact injury; out at least one month per Ian Rapoport. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Achilles intact. Stribling seeking additional medical opinions; no current surgery plan but not ruled out. Deltoid ligament sprains are uncommon (15% of ankle sprains) and typically require 6–8 weeks before running can resume. Medical experts suggest close to Grade 3 severity with potential 5–6 month recovery if surgery required; team taking cautious approach. Stribling had played most snaps of any 49ers wide receiver before injury.

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