Ben Bartch Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Panthers vs 49ers game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 9, 2025
Officially returning in Week 10
Bartch (ankle) is active for Sunday's battle against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch landed on IR in mid-September due to an ankle injury and missed seven games. He was activated off injured reserve Saturday and has been deemed ready to return for a key NFC West battle versus Los Angeles. It's unclear if Bartch will step back into a starting role, as Spencer Burford has played well in Bartch's absence.
Nov 8, 2025
Activated from IR
The 49ers activated Bartch (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch had been on injured reserve since Week 3 with an ankle injury. Now activated, the 27-year-old is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams. If he is able to suit up, he will resume his spot at left guard in place of Spencer Burford.
Nov 1, 2025
Ruled out for Week 9
Bartch (ankle) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Bartch has been on injured reserve since Week 3 and returned to practice Wednesday. He logged limited sessions throughout the week but will have to wait until at least Week 10 for a potential return.
Oct 29, 2025
Limited in practice
Bartch (ankle) was a limited participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch returned to practice for the first time since being placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury back in September. The 27-year-old is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve on Thursday, and he should have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Giants.
Sep 17, 2025
Lands on IR
Bartch (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 that was originally expected to cost him a few games. He'll now be forced to miss the next four contests, potentially lining up seventh-round rookie Connor Colby to start at left guard for the 49ers.
Sep 16, 2025
Expected to miss multiple weeks
Bartch will be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Saints, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
The injuries continue to pile up for San Francisco. Bartch has started each of the Niners' first two games at left guard, and rookie Connor Colby appears to be next in line for starts at the position after he replaced Bartch following the injury. Bartch dealt with an ankle injury late last season, missing the final four games of the regular season.
Sep 15, 2025
Dealing with ankle sprain
Bartch suffered a high ankle sprain during the 49ers' win over New Orleans on Sunday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch is now expected to miss some time after picking up the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's victory. Connor Colby should be in line to serve as San Francisco's starting left guard while Bartch remains sidelined.
Sep 14, 2025
Out for game
Bartch (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting left guard suffered the injury in the first half. Connor Colby is his backup.
Sep 14, 2025
Suffers ankle injury
Bartch has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
ANALYSIS
The starting left guard suffered the injury during the first quarter. Connor Colby is the next man up on the 49ers' depth chart.
Sep 3, 2025
Full practice Wednesday
Bartch (elbow) was a full participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch suffered an elbow injury at practice in mid-August, but he now appears to be set to be ready to go for Week 1. The 27-year-old will start at left guard in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks.
Aug 14, 2025
Out this week
Bartch (elbow) won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against Las Vegas, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch suffered the injury in practice Tuesday, just a couple of weeks after being activated from the active/non-football injury list with a quadriceps issue. The 27-year-old is in line to be San Francisco's starting left guard alongside left tackle Trent Williams, but Bartch's injury history could be a cause for concern. He has only appeared in 21 games over the last three seasons, being placed on the injured reserve in 2022 with a knee injury and in 2024 with a high-ankle sprain.
Aug 12, 2025
Exits practice Tuesday
Bartch suffered an undisclosed injury during San Francisco's practice Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch exited practice and didn't return, while the severity of his injury is currently unknown. The 27-year-old is expected to serve as the team's starting left guard during the upcoming campaign, but if he ends up being forced to miss extended time, Nick Zakelj will likely start in his place.
Aug 4, 2025
In line to start at LG
Offensive line coach Chris Foerster declared Sunday that the starting left guard spot is "Bartch's job to lose," Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch is poised to open the season as the starting left guard for the 49ers, ahead of Nick Zakelj. Bartch has made 22 regular-season NFL starts in his career since being drafted in the fourth round by the Jaguars in 2020, including two starts for the 49ers in 2024.
Jul 31, 2025
Activated from NFI list
Bartch (quadriceps) was activated from the active/non-football injury list by the 49ers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The offensive guard began training camp with the designation after suffering the injury away from the team's facilities, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Regardless of where it happened, the injury does not appear to be serious. Bartch, a 2020 fourth-round pick of the Jaguars who has started 22 games across five seasons, is projected to start at left guard for the 49ers in 2025.
Jul 22, 2025
Dealing with quadriceps injury
Bartch is dealing with a quadriceps injury, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
It is now being reported that it was a quadriceps injury suffered away from the team's facilities that landed Bartch on the active/non-football injury list last week. While there is currently no timetable on his return, he will likely serve as the team's starting left guard once healthy.
Jul 18, 2025
Out to begin camp
Bartch (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain to end the 2024 season, but it's unclear if that's why he'll start camp sidelined. The 49ers will hope his absence is brief, as he's projected to start at left guard come the regular season.
Feb 24, 2025
Inks one-year extension
The 49ers signed Bartch (ankle) to a one-year contract extension Monday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch missed the final four games of the 2024 campaign due to an ankle injury which resulted in his placement on IR, but he projects to be fully healthy for the start of offseason activities. If Aaron Banks (knee) departs in free agency, Bartch could get a chance to compete for the starting gig at left guard.
Dec 12, 2024
Placed on IR
Bartch (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch will be forced to miss the team's final four games of the regular season with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Bears. In his absence, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel and Dominick Puni will likely handle the starting duties at interior offensive line.
Dec 9, 2024
Extended absence expected
Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Bears and is slated to go on injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch's season may be over, as a move to IR would force him to miss the 49ers' final four games of the regular season. In that case, San Francisco would need to find their way into a playoff spot for the 26-year-old to take the field again during this campaign.
Dec 8, 2024
Won't return Sunday
Bartch (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Chicago, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch injured his ankle in the first quarter of Sunday's game and had to be carted off to the locker room. He's in jeopardy of missing the 49ers following game against the Rams, given it takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12. Spencer Burford will finish Sunday's game at left guard due to Bartch's injury.
Dec 8, 2024
Leaves game due to ankle injury
Bartch (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Chicago, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch was carted to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury on the 49ers' second offensive drive. Spencer Burford has stepped in at left guard due to Bartch's absence.
Aug 20, 2024
Returning to practice
Bartch (knee) is expected to return to practice with the 49ers this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch has been dealing with knee irritation over the past week, but he's apparently on the cusp of getting over the injury. Bartch is set to operate as the top backup at center behind Jake Brendel in 2024.
Aug 16, 2024
Knee problems this week
Bartch has been out this week due to knee irritation but is not expected to miss much time according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch should be ready to play if needed in Week 1 against the Jets, but this injury is worth noting as it could hold him out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Saints. The offensive lineman had been playing behind left guard Aaron Banks, but is also a supplementary center if needed.
Mar 10, 2024
Signs new deal with San Francisco
Bartch and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch joined the 49ers in November after he was let go by the Jaguars, operating as a depth option on the offensive line. He'll likely operate in a similar role with San Francisco again in 2024.
Oct 31, 2023
Let go by Jacksonville
The Jaguars waived Bartch on Tuesday,
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with the Jaguars trading for Ezra Cleveland (foot) from the Vikings on Tuesday. Bartch will be able to explore his options should he clear waivers.
Aug 14, 2023
Passes physical
Bartch (knee) was activated from the PUP list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch started camp sidelined while he continued to recover from a dislocated knee with ligament damage, which he suffered last season. Now that he's healthy, he'll be able to return to practice with his team and prepare for Week 1 against the Colts.
Jul 22, 2023
Starts camp on PUP list
Bartch (knee) will begin training camp on the Jaguars' active/PUP list, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch was placed on injured reserve last season after dislocating his knee and suffering ligament damage in Week 5. Bartch is eligible to practice and play in the preseason once he is fully recovered. The 2020 fourth-round pick is projected to start at left guard ahead of Cole Van Lanen.
Apr 20, 2023
Not ready to compete
Bartch (knee) may not be ready for training camp according to general manager Trent Baalke, Eugene Frenette reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch dislocated his knee and suffered ligament damage during a Week 5 loss to Houston, which forced him to miss the remainder of the season. As Jacksonville's prospective starter at left guard, his potential absence could be a continued blow to the team's offensive line, until he is able to play again.
Oct 12, 2022
Out for season
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Wednesday that Bartch's knee injury is season ending, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch dislocated his knee and suffered ligament damage during the team's Week 5 loss to Houston and was immediately placed on IR. It was assumed he'd probably miss the entire campaign, but Pederson confirmed that notion Wednesday. In Bartch's absence, Tyler Shatley is expected to start at left guard.
Oct 11, 2022
Lands on IR
Bartch (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch dislocated his knee and also suffered ligament damage in Sunday's loss to the Texans. A timetable for his return has yet to be given, but he'll now miss at least the next four weeks with his move to IR. While he is out, Cole Van Lanen should handle the left-guard position.
Oct 10, 2022
Will miss time
Bartch dislocated his knee and suffered ligament damage in Sunday's loss to the Texans, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch has yet to be placed on IR, nor is there a timetable for his return, but he is likely to miss several weeks, if not the rest of the season. His absence will leave the Jaguars down their starting left guard, while Cole Van Lanen will likely take over the at the position moving forward.
Oct 9, 2022
Leaves early with injury
Bartch has exited Sunday's game with Houston due to a knee injury, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch's current absence will leave the Jaguars down their starting left guard. While he is out, Cole Van Lanen should hold down the position.
Jun 20, 2022
Receiving starter reps during OTAs
Bartch has been receiving starter reps at left guard during the Jaguars' offseason OTAs, James Johnson of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch suffered an ankle injury during the Jaguars' final game last season, but he appears to have moved past the issue and should be good to go for the start of the 2022 campaign. However, Jacksonville signed Brandon Scherff to a three-year deal this offseason, so Bartch will have to switch sides of the offensive line if he wants to remain a stater.
Jan 9, 2022
Questionable to return
Bartch is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts after suffering an ankle injury, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch suffered the injury on Jacksonville's opening offensive possession. He's served as the team's starting right guard, so his continued absence would require K.C. McDermott to step into a larger role.
Jan 6, 2022
Activated by Jacksonville
The Jaguars activated Bartch (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch spent just under two weeks on the reserve/COVID-19 list but will now be cleared to return to practice. He should serve as the Jaguars' starting right guard during Sunday's Week 18 matchup against Indianapolis.
Dec 24, 2021
Placed on COVID list
Bartch (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch is now likely unavailable for Week 16 while in the health and safety protocols. Will Richardson is listed as the next man up at right guard for Jacksonville.
Oct 27, 2021
Fully practices Wednesday
Bartch (concussion) was listed as a full participant for the Jaguars' practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bartch first injured his head against the Dolphins in the Jaguars' Week 6 win in London. The offensive guard was able to log a full practice Wednesday which should indicate that his injury is clearing up. Expect Barch to suit up in Week 8 against the Seahawks barring any setbacks.
Oct 17, 2021
Out with concussion
Bartch will not return Sunday due to a concussion, Jaguars PR reports.
ANALYSIS
Bartch, a second-year pro, will have to watch the rest of the game in London from the bench. The Jaguars already had to put starting center Brandon Linder on IR earlier this week and now lose their starting right guard. K.C. McDermott will likely fill in that spot for the rest of the game.
Jan 5, 2021
Activated from COVID list
Bartch (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old landed on the COVID list in mid-December and missed the last couple weeks of the season. Bartch primarily filled a reserve role during his rookie campaign, though he did receive one start Week 14.
Dec 15, 2020
Shifts to COVID-19 list
Bartch was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
If Bartch tested positive for the virus, he'll be unavailable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. He has a chance to play if he was just a close contact, though. With Brandon Linder (ankle) already ruled out for Week 15, Tyler Shatley is expected to start at center if Bartch can't go.
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