49ers Running Back Jerick Mckinnon Suffers Knee Injury

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August 13, 2018

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49ers Running Back Jerick Mckinnon Injures Knee

49ers running back Jerick McKinnon sustained an apparent right knee injury during Sundays practice. Insider Matt Maiocco reported that McKinnon grabbed behind his right knee after completing a play. McKinnon was evaluated by team medical staff and sat out the remainder of the practice session.

McKinnon has since undergone an MRI to determine the full extent of his injury.

Troubling moment at practice as Jerick McKinnon was hobbling, grabbing behind right knee. After getting checked out by medical staff, he is walking around and is watching remainder of practice. GM John Lynch slapped hands with McKinnon after he got up from the ground.

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 12, 2018

Jerick McKinnon’s injury adds to the Niners’ injury woes. Second-string 49ers running back Matt Breida is also out after sustaining a shoulder injury during Thursday night’s game. Backups Raheem Mostert, Jeremy McNichols and Jeffery Wilson will likely see an increase in snaps.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, however, McKinnon’s injury appears to be less severe than previously feared.

MRI on Jerick McKinnon’s knee was what 49ers hoped: per source, “good and just a muscle strain.” https://t.co/XZmdcmFeQH

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 12, 2018

With the first preseason game of 2018 complete, the San Francisco 49ers released the latest injury report. Thursday night’s game saw the 49ers come away with the win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Niners suffered a string of injuries during the course of the game, though, with injuries to even more starting players.

Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that, at this stage, none of the injuries received should impact players into the start of the regular season. However, some players will now miss the remainder of the preseason to ensure adequate recovery times and readiness for Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

With injuries to players on both the offensive and defensive first teams, rookies now have the opportunity to step up and impress.

Injury Report

49ers senior reporter Joe Fann provided the following update on injuries sustained during the game and training camp.

Game Day Injuries

George Kittle (shoulder): Separated shoulder and will be out for the remainder of the preseason. However, he should be ready for Week 1.
Matt Breida (shoulder): Separated shoulder but should be ready for Week 1.
Malcolm Smith (hamstring): He’s week-to-week and doubtful to play in Houston.
Garry Gilliam (concussion): He’s in the concussion protocol.
Solomon Thomas (concussion): Also in the concussion protocol.
Eli Harold (knee): Day-to-day with a knee contusion.

Training Camp Injuries

Arik Armstead (hamstring): Week-to-week.
Jeremiah Attaochu (groin): Day-to-day.
Jonathan Cooper (knee): Limited. However, might start being worked into team drills for the first time.
Brock Coyle (hip): Limited. Is continuing to rehab and should see increased reps during Sunday’s practice.
P. Flynn (knee): Day-to-day. Possibility to return to practice on Sunday.
Joshua Garnett (knee): Day-to-day. Hope is to get him reps on Sunday so he can practice fully against Houston.
Marcell Harris (Achilles): Medically cleared and practicing. Although was held out of the game as a precaution. His reps will likely be increased this week.
Max McCaffrey (foot): Day-to-day.
Richard Sherman (hamstring): Plan is to hold him out this week.
Trent Taylor (back): Limited. However getting more reps each practice.
Fred Warner (chest): Day-to-day as team lets his chest heal.
Cole Wick (knee): Day-to-day. However, he is close to his return to practice.
K’Waun Williams (ankle): Will be out another week.