The 49ers Leave Philadelphia with a Win and Injuries
The San Francisco 49ers left Philadelphia with a 42-19 win over the Eagles on Sunday, but also left with a few injuries that could affect the team in the coming weeks.
Tight end Ross Dwelley suffered a high ankle sprain that will sideline him for at least a few weeks, head coach Kyle Shanahan said via conference call on Monday. Shanahan also stated that he has not heard from general manager John Lynch about the team being interested in free-agent tight end Zach Ertz, and thus does not believe it would be a possibility for the team in the near future.
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead continues to deal with an unspecified foot injury as well as a knee issue that resulted from Sunday’s game. Shanahan did not detail if the veteran will miss time as the 49ers are awaiting more information.
Spencer Burford suffered a knee injury after the game, but not the same knee that kept him off the field in Week 12. The offensive guard has a chance to play in the team’s next game facing the Seattle Seahawks, but if he is unavailable, Jon Feliciano could step in.
Cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. suffered a hamstring injury that likely will sideline the rookie for at least one game. Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, who sat out of Sunday’s game with a rib injury remains day-to-day.
If McCloud cannot play on Sunday, the club could look to Deebo Samuel for kickoff returns and rookie Ronnie Bell for their punt returns as they did in Philadelphia.