Bartch (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Bartch will be forced to miss the team's final four games of the regular season with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Bears. In his absence, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel and Dominick Puni will likely handle the starting duties on the interior offensive line.
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Status
IR - Ankle - Sprain Expected Return: 2025-01-11Latest Ben Bartch news
Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
7/22/1998 (26)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'6", 315 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (JAC)
Birthplace
Dayton, OR, USA
Position
OL
College
St. John's (MN)
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2020-2023
(4 seasons)
Bartch (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Bartch will be forced to miss the team's final four games of the regular season with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Bears. In his absence, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel and Dominick Puni will likely handle the starting duties on the interior offensive line.
Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Bears and is slated to go on injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Bartch's season may be over, as a move to IR would force him to miss the 49ers' final four games of the regular season. In that case, San Francisco would need to find their way into a playoff spot for the 26-year-old to take the field again during this campaign.
Bartch (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Chicago, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Bartch injured his ankle in the first quarter of Sunday's game and had to be carted off to the locker room. He's in jeopardy of missing the 49ers following game against the Rams, given it takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12. Spencer Burford will finish Sunday's game at left guard due to Bartch's injury.
Bartch (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Chicago, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Bartch was carted to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury on the 49ers' second offensive drive. Spencer Burford has stepped in at left guard due to Bartch's absence.
Bartch (knee) is expected to return to practice with the 49ers this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Bartch has been dealing with knee irritation over the past week, but he's apparently on the cusp of getting over the injury. Bartch is set to operate as the top backup at center behind Jake Brendel in 2024.
Bartch has been out this week due to knee irritation but is not expected to miss much time according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Bartch should be ready to play if needed in Week 1 against the Jets, but this injury is worth noting as it could hold him out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Saints. The offensive lineman had been playing behind left guard Aaron Banks, but is also a supplementary center if needed.
Bartch and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Bartch joined the 49ers in November after he was let go by the Jaguars, operating as a depth option on the offensive line. He'll likely operate in a similar role with San Francisco again in 2024.