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49ers rally around rookie Gracen Halton in emotional scene after injury
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17, but rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffered an ankle injury and will miss the rest of the season, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. His teammates gathered around him on the field before he was taken off, reflecting the close bonds he has built in the locker room.
Halton was carted off in the final minutes, and an air cast was placed on his ankle. Linebacker Fred Warner removed his helmet to hug him before he left. His absence adds to San Francisco’s injury problems: the team also played without wide receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk, despite having strengthened its defensive line with DeForest Buckner.
In short
- The 49ers won 38-17 against the Raiders.
- Rookie Gracen Halton will miss the rest of the season.
- Teammates gathered to say goodbye as he was carted off.
Explained simply
The San Francisco 49ers and the Las Vegas Raiders are professional American football teams in the NFL, the top league in the United States. The 49ers play in California and the Raiders are based in Nevada; both compete in the league’s American Football Conference.
Gracen Halton is a rookie defensive tackle, a player who helps stop opposing teams’ running plays and pressure the quarterback. Head coach Kyle Shanahan leads the 49ers, while Fred Warner is one of the team’s linebackers, a role focused on tackling and defending against both running and passing plays.
Teams rely on squads of players across a long season, so injuries can affect how coaches plan and who is available. San Francisco has had other players miss games, including wide receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk; DeForest Buckner is among the defensive linemen added to the team.