Overview
- Shanahan said Huff hurt his hamstring on one of the final defensive snaps against Atlanta after a standout game that included a sack, a forced fumble and multiple pressures.
- Brendel’s hamstring strain ended his streak of 58 consecutive starts, and veteran Matt Hennessy will handle center until Brendel returns.
- With Nick Bosa out for the season and Yetur Gross-Matos sidelined, the healthy edge group is down to Sam Okuayinonu, rookie Mykel Williams and Trevis Gipson, with Robert Beal Jr. and William Bradley-King as elevation options.
- Shanahan reiterated that Huff’s status does not change the team’s approach to seeking pass-rush help as personnel staff continues evaluating the market ahead of the deadline.
- Brock Purdy (toe) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) will be re-evaluated this week with no assurances for the Texans game, while CB Renardo Green is day-to-day and Spencer Burford could open his practice window.