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49ers Rookie DT Gracen Halton Out for Season
9 Nov
Summary
- Rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton broke his left ankle.
- Halton led the 49ers with 5 tackles for loss this season.
- Two other players, Lenoir and Green, also suffered injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers' promising rookie defensive tackle, Gracen Halton, has suffered a season-ending injury. Halton broke his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 38-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced. This marks a significant blow to the team, which already has a substantial injury list.
Halton, a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, had emerged as a standout player. In eight games, he recorded 15 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. His injury occurred when he fell awkwardly after a block.
Linebacker Fred Warner expressed sympathy for Halton, emphasizing faith and resilience. The 49ers had recently acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, shifting Halton out of the starting role, but his absence still impacts interior defensive line depth. Additionally, cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green sustained injuries during the game and will be re-evaluated.
