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49ers injury updates: Losing center Weston Richburg is ‘big’

NEW ORLEANS — Weston Richburg’s leg injury Sunday could mean the 49ers use Ben Garland as their center for the rest of this season.

That was the feeling inside the 49ers’ locker room after their 48-46 win over the host New Orleans Saints.

“Losing Weston is big,” left tackle Joe Staley said. “He’s the center position and one of the captains for our group. You don’t want to see anyone go down.”

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 08: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 and Mike Person #68 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.