The 49ers signed Bartch (ankle) to a one-year contract extension Monday.
Bartch missed the final four games of the 2024 campaign due to an ankle injury that resulted in his placement on IR, but he projects to be fully healthy for the start of offseason activities. If Aaron Banks (knee) departs in free agency, Bartch could get a chance to compete for the starting gig at left guard.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Placed on IR
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Bartch (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Bartch will be forced to miss the team's final four games of the regular season with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Bears. In his absence, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel and Dominick Puni will likely handle the starting duties on the interior offensive line.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Extended absence expected
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Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Bears and is slated to go on injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Bartch's season may be over, as a move to IR would force him to miss the 49ers' final four games of the regular season. In that case, San Francisco would have to qualify for a postseason spot for the 26-year-old to take the field again before the 2025 season.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Won't return Sunday
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Bartch (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Chicago, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Bartch injured his ankle in the first quarter of Sunday's game and had to be carted off to the locker room. He's in jeopardy of missing the 49ers' following game against the Rams, given it takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12. Spencer Burford will finish Sunday's game at left guard due to Bartch's injury.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Leaves game due to ankle injury
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Bartch (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Chicago, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Bartch was carted to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury on the 49ers' second offensive drive. Spencer Burford has stepped in at left guard due to Bartch's absence.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Knee problems this week
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Bartch has been out this week due to knee irritation but is not expected to miss much time according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Bartch should be ready to play if needed in Week 1 against the Jets, but this injury is worth noting as it could hold him out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Saints. The offensive lineman has been playing behind left guard Aaron Banks and can also fill in at center.
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Ben Bartch: Let go by Jacksonville
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The Jaguars waived Bartch on Tuesday,
The move corresponds with the Jaguars trading for Ezra Cleveland (foot) from the Vikings on Tuesday. Bartch will be able to explore his options should he clear waivers.
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Jaguars' Ben Bartch: Passes physical
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Bartch (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday.
Bartch started camp sidelined while he continued to recover from a knee dislocation that included ligament damage, which he suffered last season. Now that he's healthy, he'll be able to return to practice with his team and prepare for Week 1 against the Colts.
