The San Francisco 49ers knew they’d be without starting running back Raheem Mostert for at least eight weeks after they found out Mostert had “chipped knee cartilage.”
Kyle Shanahan said that he anticipated Mostert would return to the team in eight weeks. However, after consulting with multiple doctors and weighing his options, Mostert announced on Twitter Monday that he’s having season-ending surgery to repair his knee:
After one game, the 49ers have lost two critical starters in Mostert and Jason Verrett.
Elijah Mitchell impressed, but Mostert has proven to be the fastest player in the NFL with the ball in his hands and has been dominant when he’s on the field.