C.J. West: Everything you need to know

West appeared in 14 games for the 49ers in 2025, finishing the regular season with 21 tackles (12 solo) and one sack. The fourth-round draft pick was eased into the defensive line rotation before watching his snap count rise in the second half of the schedule. West nabbed his first career sack in Week 16 of the regular season and then went on to record another in the 49ers' divisional round loss to the Seahawks. The 23-year-old will enter his second pro season with an opportunity to compete for a starting defensive tackle position.

West (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports. West underwent surgery to repair a thumb injury that he sustained during the 49ers' Week 3 win over the Cardinals. He was unable to play against the Jaguars on Sunday, but the rookie fourth-rounder has been cleared to play in Thursday's road tilt. West has two tackles (one solo) through the first three regular-season games of his NFL career.

West (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Jacksonville. West suffered a broken thumb in Week 3 against the Cardinals, and he's expected to require surgery to address it. In his absence, Alfred Collins and Jordan Jefferson stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle behind starters Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott versus the Jaguars.