Tatum Bethune - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy scratch Thursday Bethune (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Bethune finished the 2025 campaign on the 49ers' injured reserve list, and he'll have to wait at least one more week to make his return to game action. In his absence, Garret Wallow could see an increase in playing time in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum Bethune Intercepts Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune picks off Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza's pass in Preseason Week 3.

AUGUST 28 • 49ERS.COM

Tatum Bethune Wraps Up Uiagalelei for a 5-Yard Sack San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune wraps up Los Angeles Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei for a five-yard sack.

AUGUST 21 • 49ERS.COM

Raheem Morris Talks Rookie Development, Defensive Communication San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris broke down standout performances from LB Jaden Dugger and LB Tatum Bethune, discusse...

AUGUST 15 • 49ERS.COM

Plays in Thursday opener Bethune logged six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Titans.

Impact Bethune participated in 39 snaps, logging 29 defensive plays over the course of the night. The linebacker played 48 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps, sacking Will Levis on the Titans' 20-yard line in the third quarter. Bethune is set to be a second-string interior linebacker for the 2026 campaign behind Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum Bethune Comes Up With a 10-Yard Sack San Francsico 49ers LB Tatum Bethune brings down Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis for a 10-yard sack.

AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM

Tatum Bethune finds himself thrust into spotlight after 49ers' flurry of LB moves The 49ers made plenty of shakeups at linebacker this offseason, all of which point to a heavy reliance on third-year pro Tatum Bethune.

MAY 23 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers count on 2 unlikely contributors at linebacker for playoff run

Eric Kendricks and Garret Wallow have played key roles for the San Francisco 49ers in their wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

49ers open practice window for Fred Warner, eyeing his return for NFC title game

The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window for linebacker Fred Warner, hoping he can return if they reach the NFC title game

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

49ers overcome injuries to defeat Eagles in wild-card thriller

The San Francisco 49ers have overcome injuries to secure a 23-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Deadspin | 49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs Deadspin | 49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs

JANUARY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekend

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off and a team with a losing record playing a home game

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall miss practice, playoff status uncertain

San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall missed practice Wednesday, raising doubts about their availability for the wild-card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Moved to IR The 49ers moved Bethune (groin) to injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Bethune suffered a groin injury late into the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks. The injury has proven to be season-ending, and the team will now grow even thinner at linebacker as they enter the playoffs. The recent signing of Eric Kendricks to the active roster will hopefully be enough to sustain the team until it can potentially regain the help of All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner (ankle).

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Promote LB Eric Kendricks, Make Other Moves Ahead of Wild Card Matchup The San Francisco 49ers have promoted LB Eric Kendricks to the active roster, placed LB Tatum Bethune on the Injured Reserve List. Signed LB...

JANUARY 7 • 49ERS.COM

49ers face another hurdle after loss to Seahawks sends them on the road for the playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers have faced numerous challenges this season, including injuries to key players like Nick Bosa and Brock Purdy

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Done for season 49ers' head coach Kyle Shanahan has ruled out the possibility of Bethune (groin) returning for the playoffs, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Bethune's status for San Francisco's wild-card round matchup was already up in the air after he exited in the fourth quarter of Saturday's Week 18 game. Upon further inspection, the 24-year-old has a groin tear that may require surgery. With Dee Winters (ankle) questionable for Sunday's first-round matchup and Fred Warner (ankle - IR) remaining out, Eric Kendricks is expected to have a larger role at linebacker, followed by Garret Wallow and Curtis Robinson (who was inactive in Week 18).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

49ers suffer another brutal season-ending injury at a most-depleted position The 49ers will be without second-year linebacker Tatum Bethune after he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 18 against the Seahawks.

JANUARY 5 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers lose linebacker Tatum Bethune for the season with groin injury

The San Francisco 49ers have lost linebacker Tatum Bethune for the season because of a groin injury

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Tatum Bethune ruled out of postseason for 49ers as Fred Warner could return | Sporting News 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates on Monday.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wild-card status cloudy Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after the 49ers' 13-3 loss to the Seahawks on Saturday that Bethune's groin injury could prevent him from playing in the wild-card round of...

Impact Bethune left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game after sustaining a groin injury, finishing the contest with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense. Dee Winters (ankle) also left the contest in the second quarter, and the potential loss of two starting linebackers is a huge blow to a San Francisco defense that is already without Fred Warner (ankle - IR) along with pass rushers Mykel Williams (knee - IR) and Nick Bosa (knee - IR). Eric Kendricks, Garret Wallow and Curtis Robinson (who was inactive for Week 18) would all be in line for more defensive snaps at linebacker if one or both of Bethune and Winters were to be sidelined for the wild-card round.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue Bethune is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Seahawks due to a groin injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bethune suffered the injury late in Saturday's matchup against Seattle. He had racked up seven tackles, including a sack, prior to his exit.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum Bethune injury update: Latest news on 49ers LB's status in Week 18 game | Sporting News San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tatum Bethune Engulfs Sam Darnold on 11-Yard Sack San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune bursts into the backfield to sack Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold for an 11-yard loss on first-and-goal...

JANUARY 4 • 49ERS.COM

Tatum Bethune on Rivalries Uniforms and New Year Resolutions | You've Got Mail San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune joined "You've Got Mail" presented by Delta Dental to discuss the team's Rivalries uniforms, hi...

JANUARY 3 • 49ERS.COM

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