San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Gracen Halton sustained a fractured left ankle during Sunday’s 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders — an injury that ends his rookie season after eight appearances.
The fracture occurred with 4:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. Defensive end Keion White made contact with Halton’s left foot and ankle while pursuing a play, causing Halton to collapse immediately. Medical staff placed an air cast on the injury and transported him to the locker room on a cart.
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Halton, 22, started six of his eight games this season. The fourth-round draft pick from Oklahoma recorded 15 tackles, two sacks and five tackles for loss. Head coach Kyle Shanahan called him “a very high level” rookie and said the team will miss him “a lot.”
Cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir (foot) and Renardo Green (back) also left Sunday’s game. Shanahan said their conditions are undetermined pending further evaluation and monitoring. Neither injury was described as likely to affect the 49ers’ Week 10 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
With Halton out and C.J. West (knee) nearing activation from injured reserve, San Francisco’s defensive line depth is thin. At cornerback, only Upton Stout and rookie Ephesians Prysock were available by game’s end. Veteran Nate Hobbs (adductor) is eligible to return from injured reserve ahead of the Dallas game.
The 49ers previously traded their 2027 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Shanahan confirmed the team is assessing roster options ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, noting limited availability across positions.
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