The injury bug bit the San Francisco 49ers again on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Linebacker Tatum Bethune has a high right ankle sprain and will miss a few weeks, according to Kyle Shanahan. Since the team has a bye week coming up in three weeks, Bethune will not be placed on the Injured Reserve.

Bethune has been a plus run defender since being inserted into the starting lineup in Week 7. He’s among the league leaders in tackles at linebacker during that span. Curtis Robinson filled in for Bethune, who was filling in for Fred Warner. Robinson will likely continue to play MIKE, unless the team wants to throw Nick Martin into the mix.

Eddy Pineiro will likely miss some time

Eddy Pineiro has a right hamstring injury. He’s day-to-day. The team has yet to discuss potential kicking o

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