49ers devastated by star rookie’s season-ending injury: ‘Sick for him’

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffered a season-ending broken ankle during the fourth quarter of a 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the diagnosis following the game after Halton was placed in an air cast and carted off the field.

Halton, a fourth-round pick, had produced 15 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble return touchdown through eight games. Teammates Fred Warner, Trent Williams, and Nick Bosa expressed devastation over the injury while offering words of support and encouragement for the rookie's recovery.