Overview
- Kyle Shanahan ruled Tatum Bethune out for the postseason with a torn groin, with surgery under consideration.
- Veteran Eric Kendricks is set to start at middle linebacker and handle the defense’s calls in the Wild Card game at Philadelphia.
- Linebackers Dee Winters (ankle) and Luke Gifford (quadriceps) are day-to-day and will be evaluated throughout the week.
- With depth strained, Garret Wallow and Curtis Robinson are the only healthy linebackers behind Kendricks, with practice-squad elevations possible.
- The No. 6 seed 49ers head to the Eagles after the Week 18 loss, while Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall are being monitored for potential returns.