49ers Set to Be Without Top Cornerback for Multiple Weeks
A newly signed 49ers cornerback is set to miss multiple weeks after injuring his groin ahead of San Francisco's preseason opener.
The San Francisco 49ers are set to be without their top cornerback, Nate Hobbs, for an extended period as he recovers from a groin injury sustained during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has confirmed that Hobbs will be sidelined for several weeks. Hobbs, a fifth-round pick in 2021 out of Illinois, had been anticipated to bring valuable veteran experience to the 49ers' secondary upon his signing in March.
The veteran cornerback signed a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. Hobbs' career statistics include 308 combined tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 21 pass deflections, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles across five NFL seasons. Despite his injury setback, the 49ers have begun their preseason and will play two more games before the regular season kicks off on September 10 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Further injury updates on Hobbs will determine his availability for upcoming games.
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