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49ers' Defensive Line Devastated by New Injury
9 Sep
Summary
- Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice on Tuesday.
- Collins' injury marks another significant blow to the defensive line.
- Several other defensive players are also sidelined with injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers' defensive line sustained a significant blow on Tuesday when second-year player Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon during practice, an injury that will force him to miss the remainder of the season. This incident occurred just before a practice session where players were engaging against each other.
This latest injury exacerbates the existing challenges faced by the 49ers' defensive front. The team is already without last year's top draft pick, Mykel Williams, who began the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he recovers from an ACL tear. Additionally, defensive end Sam Okuayinonu broke his foot in practice last week, and rookie Mikail Kamara suffered a torn ACL early in training camp, both also ending their seasons.
Collins, who was expected to start at defensive tackle, had previously dealt with shoulder surgery during the offseason. His injury is identical to one sustained by former 49ers lineman Drake Jackson in 2023, who never fully recovered. The team is looking at second-year player CJ West and rookie Gracen Halton to step into larger roles, while also considering practice squad players.
