49ers’ Gracen Halton Out for Season With Ankle Injury

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton will miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an ankle in the team’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Kyle Shanahan said. Halton is expected to undergo surgery this week and be placed on injured reserve, Shanahan said.

The injury occurred during San Francisco’s 38-17 victory over Las Vegas in Week 9. Halton was taken from the field on a cart with an air cast on his ankle. One account said the injury happened late in the fourth quarter when defensive end Keion White rolled into Halton’s left foot and ankle.

Shanahan said the injury should heal fully and that he expects Halton to be ready for the 2027 season. Asked whether Halton might return for the playoffs, Shanahan said he doubted it, adding that he had not yet asked about that possibility. A specific recovery timetable beyond the planned surgery has not been announced.

Halton was selected by San Francisco in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He appeared in eight games during his rookie season, recording 15 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks, according to the team’s reported statistics. He also forced a fumble and recovered one...