Tatum Bethune Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Titans vs 49ers game on Dec 14, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Dec 1, 2025
Approaching return to action
Bethune (ankle) is closing in on a return to action, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a high-ankle sprain, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the linebacker has "a chance" to play in Week 15 against the Titans following the team's bye week in Week 14. With Fred Warner (ankle) done for season, Bethune has taken over as the team's starting middle linebacker, so his return will be rather significant for San Francisco.
Nov 28, 2025
Out for Week 13
Bethune (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 11 and will miss his second consecutive contest. With Bethune sidelined, Curtis Robinson is expected to make another start at middle linebacker for the Niners.
Nov 27, 2025
Logs another DNP
The 49ers listed Bethune (ankle) as a DNP on Thursday's practice report, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune is working through right high-ankle sprain, which forced him to be sidelined for the 49ers' Week 12 win over the Panthers. He would give himself a chance to play against the Browns on Sunday with a return to practice Friday, but if he's ruled out for Week 13, then Curtis Robinson would likely start at linebacker for a second straight week.
Nov 26, 2025
Misses practice Wednesday
Bethune (ankle) was absent from practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was forced to miss the team's Week 12 win over the Panthers due to a right high-ankle sprain, and he has now been forced to miss the team's first practice session of the week. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Browns in Cleveland. If he can't go in Week 13, Curtis Robinson would likely step into a starting role at middle linebacker for a second week in a row.
Nov 22, 2025
Ruled out for Week 12
Bethune (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Carolina, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune took over as the 49ers' starting middle linebacker in Week 7 after Fred Warner sustained a season-ending ankle injury against the Buccaneers in Week 6. However, Bethune suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Cardinals in Week 11, and the second-year linebacker will miss his first game of the regular season as a result. In his absence, Curtis Robinson will step up as the starting middle linebacker for Monday's game. Bethune will look to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of the 49ers' Week 13 clash against the Browns.
Nov 20, 2025
Misses practice Thursday
Bethune (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune sustained a right high-ankle sprain in the team's 41-22 victory over Arizona in Week 11, so his inability to practice to open the week comes as no surprise. The linebacker is fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 12, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice prior to Monday night's matchup with Carolina.
Nov 17, 2025
Diagnosed with high-ankle sprain
Bethune suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Cardinals and is expected to miss multiple weeks, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Curtis Robinson will be the next man up at middle linebacker for the 49ers, who are already without Fred Warner (ankle) after he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 6. Bethune had recorded double-digit tackles in five straight games prior to being injured in the first half versus Arizona.
Nov 16, 2025
Exits with ankle injury
Bethune (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the contest, and his status is now up in the air for the rest of the day. In his absence, Nick Martin and Curtis Robinson are top candidates to see an increase in workload at linebacker.
Nov 10, 2025
Double-digit stops again
Bethune recorded 10 tackles (two solo), including one tackle for loss in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was questionable for Sunday's game due to a thigh injury, but he managed to play 96 percent of defensive snaps. He also logged double-digit tackles for the fifth straight game. Bethune should continue to be a very valuable IDP option with Fred Warner (ankle) out for the season.
Nov 9, 2025
Good to go against LAR
Bethune (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was limited in practice all week due to a thigh injury, but the second-year pro has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has started in the 49ers' last three games in the absence of Fred Warner (ankle), with Bethune accumulating 40 tackles (16 solo) and a pass defense over that span.
Nov 7, 2025
Tagged as questionable Week 10
Bethune (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune's practice reps were limited all week while working through a thigh injury, and his status for Sunday's NFC West clash is up in the air. The second-year linebacker has taken on a larger workload on defense after Fred Warner suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 6, so Bethune's absence would mean a substantial boost in defensive snaps would go to Curtis Robinson or rookie third-rounder Nick Martin. Bethune has accumulated 50 tackles (21 solo) and one pass defense over his last four games.
Nov 6, 2025
Limited again
Bethune (thigh) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The middle linebacker's status remains unclear ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup with the Rams. Bethune has taken over the starting role in the wake of Fred Warner's season-ending ankle injury in Week 6, playing every defensive snap in each of the last two games and making 10 or more stops in each of the last four contests.
Nov 5, 2025
Nursing thigh injury
Bethune was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a thigh injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune recorded a career-high 16 combined tackles during the 49ers' Week 9 win over the Giants while playing every single defensive snap, but he appears to have come out of that contest with a thigh injury. He had his practice snaps limited Wednesday, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice fully and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's NFC West clash against the Rams. Bethune has logged 40 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense in his last three games that he's started, which coincided with Fred Warner's season-ending ankle injury that he sustained against the Buccaneers in Week 6.
Nov 3, 2025
Career high in tackles in win
Bethune recorded 16 total tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was able to continue building off of his recent momentum, securing a career-high 16 stops in Week 9. The middle linebacker has now registered an impressive 50 total tackles (21 solo) since replacing Fred Warner (ankle) as the team's starter early in Week 6 versus Tampa Bay. Bethune will look to keep up his high level of production in Week 10 against the Rams.
Oct 28, 2025
Logs double-digit stops again
Bethune made 14 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Bethune has now put together three consecutive games with double-digit stops, emerging as San Francisco's most productive linebacker for fantasy purposes in the wake of Fred Warner (ankle) going down for the year. The second-year pro figures to remain busy in Week 9 on the road against a Giants offense that's already lost top playmakers Malik Nabers (knee - ACL) and Cam Skattebo (ankle).
Oct 20, 2025
Another big performance
Bethune recorded 10 tackles (four solo), including one tackle forloss, in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Bethune remained the 49ers' most productive linebacker with Fred Warner (ankle) sidelined. He's logged at least an 85 percent defensive snap rate in each of the last two games, racking up 10 tackles in each. Bethune should remain a strong IDP option so long as Warner is sidelined.
Oct 13, 2025
Impresses in larger role
Bethune recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro from Florida State had played just three defensive snaps all season prior to Fred Warner's (ankle) injury in the first quarter of Sunday's loss. Bethune made the most of his opportunity, finishing with a career-high and team-leading 10 total tackles across 42 defensive snaps in Week 6. With Warner expected to miss substantial time, Bethune is likely to step in as the 49ers' starting middle linebacker for the remainder of the season.
Aug 17, 2025
Past ankle injury
Bethune (ankle) logged two tackles (one solo) during Saturday's 22-19 preseason win over the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was iffy to play after suffering an ankle injury during the 49ers' preseason opener against the Broncos. The 2024 seventh-rounder was cleared to play after going through pre-game warmups and played 36 snaps (30 on defense, six on special teams). Bethune is competing for a rotational spot in the 49ers' linebacker corps, and his last in-game audition takes place Saturday against the Chargers.
Aug 10, 2025
Dealing with ankle injury
Bethune suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's 30-9 loss to the Broncos, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune secured six total tackles (five solo) in the contest, but he appears to have left the game a little worse for wear. Head coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned that the linebacker could return to action Saturday versus the Raiders, which seems to suggest that the injury is minor. Bethune can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Dec 30, 2024
Active for Monday night
Bethune (knee) is active ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Lions, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was added back to the 49ers' active roster earlier Monday after missing the team's last five contests due to a knee injury, so it's no surprise he'll return to the field in Week 17. With the 2024 seventh-round pick from Florida State active, he's likely to serve as a depth piece in San Francisco's linebacker corps against Monday night.
Dec 30, 2024
Activated Monday
Bethune (knee) was activated from the injured reserve list Monday.
ANALYSIS
The rookie linebacker from Florida State had missed San Francisco's last five games due to a knee injury. He was designated to return from IR on Friday and has now been added to the 49ers' active roster after practicing in full throughout the week. Bethune is likely to return to the field for San Francisco's Week 17 matchup against the Lions; however, he's remains listed as questionable for Monday night's game, leaving a chance he could miss one more contest.
Dec 27, 2024
Designated to return
Bethune (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune has been sidelined for the 49ers' last five games after sustaining a sprained MCL in the Week 11 loss to the Seahawks. The rookie linebacker from Florida State practiced in full Friday, suggesting he may return for San Francisco's Week 17 matchup against the Lions. However, Bethune must still be added to the active roster in order to suit up Monday night.
Nov 24, 2024
Lands on injured reserve
The 49ers placed Bethune (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune sprained his MCL during the 49ers' Week 11 loss to the Seahawks. Now that he's on IR, Bethune will be forced to miss at least the next four games, and the earliest he could return is Week 16 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Nov 22, 2024
Ruled out for Week 12
Bethune (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune sprained his MCL in the first quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. He's mostly played on special teams this season, so his absence won't hurt the 49ers' depth on defense that much. Bethune's next opportunity to play will be Week 13 against Buffalo on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Nov 19, 2024
Expects to miss extended time
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Bethune sustained a sprained MCL during Sunday's game versus the Seahawks and will be out for a while, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune was forced out of San Francisco's contest in Week 11 early by a knee injury, and it's now confirmed that it is a somewhat significant issue. He has contributed substantially on special teams so far this season, so the 49ers will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that phase until he's able to return.
Nov 17, 2024
Won't return Sunday
Bethune (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bethune suffered a knee injury on a kickoff during the first quarter. After being evaluated by trainers, the rookie seventh-round pick will not return for the second half of Sunday's game.
Nov 17, 2024
Exits Sunday with knee injury
Bethune (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Bethune suffered the injury on a kickoff during the first quarter and walked back to the locker room. The rookie seventh-rounder has primarily played on special teams this season.
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