Tatum Bethune Suffers High-Ankle Sprain, Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune sustained a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's victory over the Cardinals and is expected to miss multiple weeks, according to Head Coach Kyle Shanahan. The team anticipates he will avoid being placed on injured reserve due to the upcoming Week 14 bye. In Bethune's absence, Curtis Robinson is slated to step into his lineup spot, having recorded 12 tackles in 54 snaps after the injury. Dee Winters, who holds the other full-time linebacker role, is also projected to see increased tackle opportunities. The team's Week 12 opponent, Carolina, presents a historically challenging matchup for linebackers but has allowed several 10+ tackle performances this season.