San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will miss two months with a sprained right MCL he sustained during the team’s Week 1 loss to the host Chicago Bears on Sunday, ESPN reported.
Monday’s news came after Mitchell underwent an MRI. Initial reports said the team expected Mitchell to be sidelined for at least a few weeks, but now he faces the prospect of a November return.
Mitchell left Sunday’s 19-10 loss after being tackled by Bears safety Eddie Jackson, whose shoulder collided with Mitchell’s right knee. He finished the game with six carries for 41 yards.
A sixth-round pick in 2021, Mitchell had a surprising rookie campaign in which he led San Francisco in rushing with 963 yards in 11 games (10 starts). He missed six games due to a concussion and injuries to his ribs and shoulder.
Mitchell also injured a hamstring during training camp this summer and sat out the preseason as a result.
–Field Level Media
