The San Francisco 49ers didn’t have any big injury news in the immediate aftermath of their Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but that changed Monday when head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters on a conference call.
Shanahan said defensive tackle Javon Hargrave suffered a partially torn triceps in the loss. Immediately after the game the 49ers’ head coach said the club was hopeful it was just a contusion.
Hargrave had a terrific game against the Rams in Week 3, posting his first sack of the year and five pressures against a shaky LA offensive front.
Shanahan said the team may look externally for replacements, but the more likely replacements will come from the practice squad where T.Y. McGill and Evan Anderson are both available at defensive tackle. Defensive end Sam Okuayinonu may also be an option to rush from the inside. Shanahan indicated the club also believes some of its edge rushers can kick inside.
In some better interior DL injury news, Kalia Davis is an option to return soon according to Shanahan. He’s dealing with a knee injury he suffered during the preseason that required surgery. At the time of the injury the 49ers indicated it would be about a half-season absence for Davis. Shanahan said it’s unlikely he returns for Week 4, but it could be soon.
Hargrave signed with the 49ers last offseason. This year he posted one sack and had eight pressures through San Francisco’s first three games. The team is recommending surgery for Hargrave, which would end his season, though there’s a chance he might be able to return for the postseason.
