49ers vs. Dolphins: Previewing Week 12 for San Francisco
By Peter Panacy
Significant 49ers Injuries
San Francisco will be without starting safety Eric Reid for the rest of the year. Reid, who suffered a torn pectoral in the Niners’ Week 11 loss to the Patriots, was placed on season-ending injured reserve. The 49ers called up practice squad safety Vinnie Sunseri to replace Reid.
The 49ers later confirmed second-year safety Jaquiski Tartt would step into Reid’s starting role.
With Eric Reid out, Jaquiski Tartt will step into the starting role at safety. #SFvsMIAhttps://t.co/CnG4HB1HGv
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 23, 2016
Here’s a list of other San Francisco injuries, courtesy of Pro Football Reference:
- DB Jimmie Ward (concussion) — doubtful
- LB Aaron Lynch (ankle) — questionable
- WR Torrey Smith (shoulder) — questionable
- LB Eli Harold (foot) — questionable
Cornerback Jimmie Ward suffered a concussion and will have to clear the NFL protocol on head injuries before returning.
Fellow corner Keith Reaser assumed a lot of duties in Week 11, so it’s a likelihood he’ll be asked to move up the depth chart.
Linebacker Aaron Lynch has missed the last three games with a high-ankle sprain. And the 49ers pass rush could certainly use his ability after failing to get to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady quickly enough last week.