Santa Clara, California. – Whether or not he wants to make a change in the quarterback, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has no option but to move to third-ranked CJ Beathard for Saturday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
That’s because Beathard is the only healthy quarterback on the active roster.
The day comes almost a year after Beathard’s starting lineup after his brother Clayton was stabbed to death outside a bar in Tatsy’s Nashville.
“Going through what he did last year and then going straight to quarantine and coming to us with the season, I know it was a big challenge for him.” “And I’m excited that he’ll have a chance this week. I’ve been with CJ as much as I’ve had respect for him as a person and as a player and will be happy to work with him this week.”
Shanahan said Tuesday that Nick Mullens is dealing with a proper elbow injury that could require Tommy John surgery and he will spend the final two games of the season. The team’s doctors are waiting for the swelling in Mullens ’elbow to go down before determining the severity of the injury and what surgery will be needed.
Critical matters were Tuesday’s news that practice squad quarterback Josh Johnson has been placed on the reserve / COVID-19 list, meaning he will not be able to be activated in time for Saturday’s game.
And when the Niners opened the 21-day practice window to return starter Jimmy Garoppolo with an injured ankle, which landed him on the injured reserve, it was unlikely Garoppolo would play in either of the final two games.
“Right now, it’s safe to go out for practice, which we’re just doing a walk-throw today, but it’s fun for him to throw the ball around a little bit.” “But we’ll be very safe with him this week. We’ll see next week, but I’d be very surprised if that changes.”
All of this has left Beathardt as the only option in the most important position of the game. Due to the NFL’s Covid-19 protocol, which requires players to go through a six-day trial period before activating, niners will not be able to sign quarterbacks off the street, leaving them with only one option.
“The only way we can get backups in this game is to snatch someone from someone’s practice squad,” Shanah said. “So we’re ready to try that now. Hopefully, we’ll get a backup for the game.”
Elsewhere on the injury front, 49 people are once again dealing with disease spots. Running back Rahim Mustart will not play in the final two weeks, as it is the ankle sprain that has plagued him in the second half of the season.
Cornbacker Richard Sherman is again facing calf-eating and, according to Shanahan, it is considered daily. Among those who did not expect to practice on Tuesday were Free Safety Jimmy Ward (Kisson Protocol) and defensive tutor Jawan Kinla (knee). Receiver Debo Samuel has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
Tight end George Kettle, meanwhile, has no chance to bounce back against the Cardinals. Kitley Nov. The 1st fracture is out with the foot and opened its practice window last week.
Shanah said Tuesday that Kitley has “got a chance this week” and noted that if Kitley makes the issue this week, he’s considering playing it. When asked why Kittil would play despite removing the Niners from the post-season controversy, Shanah said it was a matter of fair cheetah in the locker room.
“Obviously, I don’t want to hurt George or anything like that, and that’s why we’re going to be more careful and that’s why we’re staying,” Shanah said. “But if someone is 100 percent healthy, I can’t look the rest of the team in the eye and tell them they have to play but not George. It’s part of having a team and behaving people properly.”
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