Wide receiver Christian Kirk’s very first training camp practice with the 49ers came to a brutally early end, and now he’s sidelined with a calf strain. This is not how you want to kick off your time with a new team, especially when camp just got going.
Calf Strain Sends Kirk Off Field Early
The new 49er signing will miss more time, starting with Monday’s practice, according to Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. Kirk left Sunday’s session with a trainer for evaluation after suffering the calf strain, cutting his debut short. The 49ers brought Kirk in this offseason after he put up solid numbers last year with the Texans, catching 28 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown in 13 regular season games. He even balled out in the playoffs, snagging 10 catches for 164 yards and two scores, showing he can be a playmaker. They’re definitely going to want him healthy.
More Injury Woes for the Niners
It’s not just Kirk, either, which has got to be a concern for the team so early in camp. Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe also bounced from Sunday’s practice and will miss time battling a high ankle sprain. On top of that, defensive linemen Gracen Halton (knee) and Andrew Farmer (back) are both set to miss Monday’s session. It seems the injury bug has found the 49ers training camp already.
Day one of camp and injuries are already piling up for the 49ers. Kirk’s absence, especially as a new guy trying to gel with the offense, is a tough start. We’ll be watching to see how long he and the others are out. Monday’s practice is already looking a little thin for them.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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