49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling sidelined after ankle injury in season opener

San Francisco rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling left the season-opening game against the Los Angeles Rams with a left ankle injury and was listed as inactive for the remainder of the contest. The 49ers confirmed the injury after the first half, noting that Stribling will undergo further evaluation before returning to practice. The team did not disclose the severity of the injury, but said the player will be re-evaluated by medical staff in the coming days.

The 49ers, who opened the regular season on Thursday, will need to adjust their receiving corps without the rookie, who was expected to contribute as a depth option and special-teams player. No other players were reported injured during the game.