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San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Reuben Foster was carted off the field in his NFL debut. He was injured on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
He did not return after getting hurt in the first quarter. He immediately grabbed his ankle.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle‘s Eric Branch, he returned to the sidelines. However, he was not allowed to go back into the game.
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Foster was drafted by the 49ers out of the Alabama Crimson Tide. The 49ers got a steal when he fell to them late in the first round.
He’s expected to be a key defensive player for them, barring any significant length of time away from the game. Besides Foster, NaVorro Bowman has also struggled to stay healthy in recent years.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the X-rays were negative. He’s expected to return to the team soon.
At press time, Shanahan did not say whether Foster would be able to return next week. Or if the rookie will be sidelined for some time before returning.
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Foster fell to the 49ers, who made a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, to get the 31st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The 49ers then used that pick to select Foster.
He fell in the draft due to an incident with a hospital worker during the NFL Scouting Combine. Plus, there were concerns about his health.
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