Star Quarterback Sidelined with Career-Threatening Injury
Unfortunately, the 49ers enter their regular season finale with bad news regarding Jason Verrett.The longtime cornerback suffered a shoulder injury in practice Thursday and now faces season-ending rotator cuff surgery.
This is Verrett’s sixth season-ending injury of his NFL career, and he has already returned from seasons with ACL and Achilles tears.49ers coach Kyle Shanahan broke the news Friday, agonizing over the veteran CB.”For him it is oppressive.
It’s a shoulder injury, but not a knee or leg injury, Shanahan told the media.San Francisco had hoped that Verrett could feature prominently in Week 18 against the LA Rams, now shelved for the next four to six months.Jason Verrett, 32, inspired the 49ers with his ability to overcome setbacks.
A 2014 Pro Bowler, the Farfield native has played in just 21 games since 2016. He originally joined the red and gold in 2021 after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1. He then returned to the 49ers a year later and suffered another lower body injury in practice.Although the veteran tight end has expressed his desire to continue his NFL career, the odds have been stacked against him in recent years.
Trent Williams among 49ers starters Week 18While Week 18 isn’t important to the playoffs, there are several 49ers starters in the game, including Trent Williams.Th 49ers star left tackle is one of several starters to play against the Rams. Other big names include linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and defensive end Javon Hargrave.While San Francisco can no longer improve its championship ranking, Week 18 could be a precursor to the postseason, with the Rams a likely opponent to advance from Wild-Card Weekend.49ers starters rested Sunday, including quarterback Brock Purdy.
San Francisco’s Pro Bowl tight end will give way to Sam Darnold for a week and is slated to be the third down in an emergency.Additionally, the red and gold are holding out players due to injury, including running back Christian McCaffrey. “CMC” has a slight strain in his calf since 17 weeks and is taking extended time off work to fully recover. He will be joined on the side by DT Arik Armstead, cornerback Ambry Thomas and safeties Ji’Ayir Brown and Tashaun Gipson..
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