Banks broke his pinkie finger Thursday and had to undergo surgery, but head coach Kyle Shanahan says the hope is that he'll be ready for Week 1, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Banks' finger injury and surgery recovery will likely keep him out of San Francisco's final two preseason games in the hope that he'll be back for Week 1 against the Jets. Offensive guard Nick Zakelj worked at left guard in place of Banks on Friday and should continue to do so in the following weeks as Banks works his way back.
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Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
9/3/1997 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 325 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 2; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Alameda, CA, USA
Position
OL
College
Notre Dame
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
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Banks broke his pinkie finger Thursday and had to undergo surgery, but head coach Kyle Shanahan says the hope is that he'll be ready for Week 1, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Banks' finger injury and surgery recovery will likely keep him out of San Francisco's final two preseason games in the hope that he'll be back for Week 1 against the Jets. Offensive guard Nick Zakelj worked at left guard in place of Banks on Friday and should continue to do so in the following weeks as Banks works his way back.
Banks (back) was seen participating in Saturday's practice session, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Banks had missed multiple practices due to back spasms, but the 2021 second-round pick out of Notre Dame appears to be over the issue. He is slated to serve as the 49ers' starting left guard in 2024.
Banks is dealing with back spasms but is expected to return to practice "real soon," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. The injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern for Banks, though it's cost him multiple days of practice. The Notre Dame product's availability for the start of the regular season isn't in question, and he's expected to function as the 49ers' starter at left guard during the 2024 campaign.