49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling sidelined for at least one month with ankle injury

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling faces a significant period on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury during the team's season-opening victory. According to reports from the NFL Network, the first-year player is expected to be out of action for at least one month as he recovers from the setback.

The injury occurred during the second quarter of the 49ers' 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams, which took place on Thursday night in Australia. Stribling suffered the issue in a noncontact incident and was unable to return to the field for the remainder of the contest.

The loss of Stribling is a blow to the San Francisco offense, particularly given the momentum he had built leading up to the regular season. Selected with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of this year's draft, the former Ole Miss standout had impressed during training camp. His strong performances in the lead-up to the season had earned him a prominent role within the 49ers' offensive scheme.

As the team moves forward, they will be looking for further medical evaluations to determine the exact timeline for his return. For now, the focus remains on the rehabilitation process for the rookie as the 49ers adjust their roster plans in his absence.