DEE FORD NEWS

Expected to sit until close to bye Ford (neck) isn't expected to return until sometime around San Francisco's Week 11 bye, per coach Kyle Shanahan, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The same is true for cornerback Richard Sherman (calf), who is also on IR. Ford can safely be ruled out of San Francisco's next three games, which occur in a 12-day span starting Sunday against New England, but a slightly faster than expected recovery could see him suit up against the Saints in Week 10.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries hamper 49ers in lopsided loss to Dolphins

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan opted to start quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo despite a bum ankle and held cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon out at the start with a sore hamstring

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers lament missed opportunity in loss to Eagles

A night of sleep did nothing to ease the frustration San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan felt after the 49ers let another home game get away from them

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers activate Samuel, promote Hasty from practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have activated receiver Deebo Samuel from injured reserve and promoted running back JaMycal Hasty to the active roster

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers QB Garoppolo sidelined by ankle for 2nd straight game

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss his second straight start with a sprained ankle for the San Francisco 49ers, clearing the way for Nick Mullens to make another start

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR The 49ers placed Ford (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Ford will miss at least three weeks as he recovers from a neck injury that has kept him out of the last two games. The 49ers are quite banged up on the defensive line, so expect Dion Jordan, Ezekiel Ansah and Dekoda Watson to continue taking on increased duties behind starters Arik Armstead and Kerry Hyder.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers begin week with Mullens at QB in place of Garoppolo

The San Francisco 49ers have begun a second straight week of practice with Nick Mullens at quarterback in place of injured starter Jimmy Garoppolo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers have satisfying finish to East Coast trip

As disheartening as the start of their two-game trip East was for the San Francisco 49ers was, the finish was just a satisfying

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Candidate for injured reserve Coach Kyle Shanahan said he'll decide whether to put Ford (back) on injured reserve within the next couple days, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 29-year-old has missed the past two games with the back issues, and it appears he isn't particularly close to being game ready. Ford would be sidelined for at least three weeks if placed on injured reserve, and he's unlikely to play Week 4 even if the team opts not to make the roster move.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

Nick Mullens will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo but won’t have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out against Giants Ford (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Giants, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 49ers will have a new look at defensive end in Week 3 since Ford will miss a second straight game and Nick Bosa (torn ACL) has been ruled out for the year. Kerry Hyder is expected to start Sunday while Dion Jordan and Ezekiel Ansah rotate in.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle feeling better by the day

The San Francisco 49ers finally have gotten some good news on the injury front

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers prepare for Giants without Garoppolo

Jimmy Garoppolo missed practiced with a sprained ankle and is unlikely to return this week

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP to start week Ford (back) did not practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Ford's lack of participation in Wednesday's practice reinforces the notion that he's trending in the wrong direction for Week 3. If Ford is indeed unable to suit up against the Giants on Sunday, new teammates Ezekiel Ansah and Dekoda Watson will be in line to handle significant roles right off the bat.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Week 3 Ford (back) is expected to miss Sunday's game versus the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The injuries keep stacking up for the 49ers' defensive front, as both DE Nick Bosa and DT Solomon Thomas have been ruled out for the season with torn ACLs. Kerry Hyder is slated to start opposite Arik Armstead on the defensive line, and both newly acquired Ezekiel Ansah and Dekoda Watson will likely have roles.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers

The injury bug that has disrupted the San Francisco 49ers’ season seems impossible to contain

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with back issue Coach Kyle Shanahan clarified Ford's injury as a back issue, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 29-year-old sat out Sunday and was said to be dealing with neck spasms, but it's apparently more of a back injury. Ford's availability for Week 3 likely won't receive much clarity until the 49ers return to practice Wednesday, but if available he figures to be a significant factor in the pass rush with Nick Bosa (knee) and Solomon Thomas (knee) going down with potentially serious injuryies.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert

Raheem Mostert ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage and Jimmy Garoppolo threw two TD passes before both players sat out the second half with in...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs missing 3 injured starters on defense vs. Chargers

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are without three starters on defense against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Jets Ford (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jets, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Ford was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, and although he entered the weekend questionable, he's ultimately been deemed unfit to play. The 49ers' DE depth will take a hit, as Kerry Hyder -- who logged 33 snaps in Week 1 -- will be the primary backup to Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dee Ford won't play vs. Jets due to neck injury The San Francisco 49ers have downgraded defensive end Dee Ford to out for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets due to a neck injury.More...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Edge rusher Dee Ford ruled out for 49ers vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out edge rusher Dee Ford for this week’s game against the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers rule out All-Pro TE George Kittle for game vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week because of a sprained left knee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS