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.
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Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
7/22/1998 (26)
Status
Active
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)
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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.