San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffered a season-ending broken left ankle during Sunday's 38-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when defensive end Keion White rolled into Halton's foot, causing immediate buckling and pain. Halton was carted off in tears, and coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the season is over after just eight games. A fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma, Halton had started six games, recording 15 tackles, two sacks, and five tackles for loss. He was praised by teammates like Nick Bosa for his energy and leadership.
In addition to Halton, the 49ers finished the game without starting cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir (foot) and Renardo Green (back). Green injured his back during a fourth-quarter interception, while Lenoir hurt his foot late in the game. Shanahan said the extent of those injuries is unclear, with more testing expected. The team is also dealing with other injuries, including C.J. West (knee) nearing a return, and Nate Hobbs (adductor) potentially returning next week. At wideout, Demarcus Robinson returned, and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is close to returning, but Mike Evans (Achilles) and De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) are more uncertain.
With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, the 49ers are evaluating options to bolster their roster. They already traded a 2027 fourth-round pick for De Forest Buckner but remain short-handed at receiver and cornerback. Shanahan emphasized the team is working hard to find suitable trades, though availability is limited.
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