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  • Moved to IR

    The 49ers placed Bethune (groin) on injured reserve Wednesday.

    Analysis: Bethune suffered a groin injury late into the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks. The injury has proven to be season-ending, and the team will now grow even thinner at linebacker as they enter the playoffs. The recent signing of Eric Kendricks to the active roster will hopefully be enough to sustain the team until it can potentially regain the help of All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner (ankle).

    Published: Wed, Jan 7 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for season

    Sam Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Bethune (groin) won't be available for the 49ers' entire postseason run, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

    Analysis: Bethune's status for San Francisco's wild-card round matchup was already up in the air after he exited in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Seahawks. Upon further examination, the 24-year-old has been diagnosed with a groin tear that may require surgery. With Dee Winters (ankle) also uncertain to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles and with Shanahan ruling out Fred Warner (ankle) for the first two rounds of the playoffs, Eric Kendricks is expected to take on a…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 5 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Wild-card status cloudy

    Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after the 49ers' 13-3 loss to the Seahawks on Saturday that Bethune's groin injury could prevent him from playing in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs, Noah Furtado and Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle report.

    Analysis: Bethune left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game after sustaining a groin injury, finishing the contest with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense. Dee Winters (ankle) also left the contest in the second quarter, and the potential loss of two starting linebackers is a huge blow to a San Francisco defense that is already without Fred Warner (ankle - IR) along with pass rushers Mykel Williams (knee - IR) and Nick Bosa (knee - IR). Eric Kendricks, Garret Wallow…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 4 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with groin issue

    Bethune is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Seahawks due to a groin injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bethune suffered the injury late in Saturday's matchup against Seattle. He had racked up seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks, prior to his exit.

    Published: Sat, Jan 3 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Game-high 11 stops vs. Chicago

    Bethune logged 11 tackles (seven solo), including one stop for a loss, and one pass defense during the 49ers' 42-38 win over the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: Bethune was one of five San Francisco defenders to play every single defensive snap and led both teams in tackles. It was the sixth time this season that he reached double-digit tackles in a game, and the 2024 seventh-rounder is up to 87 tackles (37 solo) and three pass defenses through 13 regular-season games. Bethune has a shot at reaching 100-plus tackles on the year in Saturday's regular-season finale against the Seahawks.

    Published: Mon, Dec 29 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ankle injury not a concern

    Bethune (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, per the NFL's injury report.

    Analysis: Bethune aggravated an ankle injury during the 49ers' Week 16 win over the Colts on Monday. However, his full practice Wednesday indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue and puts him on track to be available for Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Published: Wed, Dec 24 at 8:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits game with ankle injury

    Bethune (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Bethune missed the 49ers' last three games due to an ankle injury, but it's not clear whether he aggravated the injury or if it's new. While he's being evaluated by medical staff, veteran Eric Kendricks -- who was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday's game -- has entered the game to serve as the 49ers' middle linebacker.

    Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to rock

    Bethune (ankle) is cleared for Monday's game against the Colts, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Coach Kyle Shanahan said Bethune is "good to go" Saturday. The starting middle linebacker figures to resume handling his usual every-down role in his first return to action since Week 11. Prior to injuring his ankle, Bethune had racked up five straight games with double-digit tackles.

    Published: Sat, Dec 20 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Friday

    Bethune (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bethune has now strung together consecutive limited practices and seems to be trending towards playing in Monday night's game against the Colts. The middle linebacker will have one more opportunity to attempt to upgrade to a full participant and avoid an injury designation ahead of Monday's game.

    Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to limited practice

    Bethune (ankle) will be limited at practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bethune last suited up in Week 11, but his ability to practice in some capacity Thursday suggests he has made progress in his recovery. He would return to the starting middle-linebacker role if cleared to play Monday against the Colts. Bethune has two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation in practice.

    Published: Thu, Dec 18 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to return to practice

    Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Monday that he expects Bethune (ankle) to return to practice for Week 16 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Bethune has missed the 49ers' last three game due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to have progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice ahead of San Francisco's Week 16 tilt against Indianapolis on Monday, Dec. 22. The second-year linebacker was thrust into a starting role after Fred Warner (ankle - IR) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 6 against the Buccaneers, and it has been Curtis Robinson who has taken on the starting job in Bethune's absence.

    Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing another game

    Bethune (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: Bethune will miss a third consecutive game due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 11 against the Cardinals. Curtis Robinson will continue to start at middle linebacker due to the absences of Bethune and Fred Warner (ankle - IR). Bethune's next opportunity to play is Week 16 against the Colts on Monday, Dec. 22.

    Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains unable to practice

    Bethune (ankle) did not practice Thursday.

    Analysis: With consecutive DNPs to begin Week 15 prep, Bethune appears to be in real danger of missing his third straight game Sunday against the Titans. Should that be the case, Curtis Robinson would likely log another start at linebacker.

    Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Bethune (ankle) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Bethune has not played since Week 11 due to a high ankle sprain, and even now coming off a bye week, he isn't ready to take the practice field. The starting linebacker will have two more opportunities to get back on the field as at least a limited participant ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, but if Bethune is unable to play Week 15, Curtis Robinson will handle an expanded role on defense again.

    Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 a 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.

    Published: Thu, Nov 27 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 22 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Thu, Nov 20 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Diagnosed with high-ankle sprain

    San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Bethune suffered a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Cardinals and is expected to miss multiple weeks, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

    Analysis: Shanahan said that Curtis Robinson will be the next man up at middle linebacker for the 49ers, who are already without Fred Warner (ankle) for the rest of the season. Bethune had recorded double-digit tackles in five straight games prior to being injured in the first half versus Arizona. Though the 24-year-old linebacker looked poised to miss multiple games, Shanahan said that Bethune is expected to avoid a stint on injured reserve.

    Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Thu, Nov 6 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 the last three games that he's started,…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 9:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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).

    Published: Tue, Oct 28 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another big performance

    Bethune recorded 10 tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Bethune remained the 49ers' most productive linebacker with Fred Warner (IR, 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.

    Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 pregame 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.

    Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with ankle injury

    Bethune suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's 30-9 preseason 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.

    Published: Sun, Aug 10 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 Monday night.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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, so it's possible he could miss one more contest.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Sat, Nov 23 at 9:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@SEA,
W 17-13
1----1.50
2@NO,
W 26-21
1----1.00
3ARI,
W 16-15
1----1.00
4JAX,
L 21-26
-----0.00
5@LAR,
W 26-23
-----0.00
6@TB,
L 19-30
5----7.50
7ATL,
W 20-10
4----7.00
8@HOU,
L 15-26
4----9.00
9@NYG,
W 34-24
8----13.00
10LAR,
L 26-42
2----6.00
11@ARI,
W 41-22
-----1.50
12CAR,
W 20-9
-----0.00
13@CLE,
W 26-8
-----0.00
14Bye-----0.00
15TEN,
W 37-24
-----0.00
16@IND,
W 48-27
4----7.50
17CHI,
W 42-38
7----10.00
18SEA,
L 3-13
21---7.50
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