Tatum Bethune - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

2025 NFL Playoff Buzz: Green Bay Packers Extending HC Matt LaFleur?

Who's hurt? Who's practicing? Who's starting? Who's on the hot seat? Here's the latest on what's happening around the league entering the NF...

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Playoff Buzz: Green Bay Packers Extending HC Matt LaFleur?

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

3 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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).

4 DAYS AGO • 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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).

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

The Blitz: How Kyle Shanahan and the Battered 49ers are Thriving

Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers are on the verge capturing of the NFC's No. 1 seed. Here's how they are doing it.

JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

The Blitz: How Kyle Shanahan and the Battered 49ers are Thriving

McCaffrey, Pleasants, Collins, and Bethune Talk Week 18 vs. Seahawks, Discuss Team Mindset | 49ers San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, OL Austen Pleasants, DL Alfred Collins, and LB Tatum Bethune shared their thoughts on the season...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Game-high 11 stops vs. Chicago Bethune logged 11 tackles (seven solo), including one stop for a loss, and one pass defense during the 49ers' 42-38 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Bethune was one of five San Francisco defenders to play every single defensive snap and led both teams in tackles. It was the sixth time this season that he reached double-digit tackles in a game, and the 2024 seventh-rounder is up to 87 tackles (37 solo) and three pass defenses through 13 regular-season games. Bethune has a shot at reaching 100-plus tackles on the year in Saturday's regular-season finale against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury not a concern Bethune (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, per the NFL's injury report.

Impact Bethune aggravated an ankle injury during the 49ers' Week 16 win over the Colts on Monday. However, his full practice Wednesday indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue and puts him on track to be available for Sunday's game against the Bears.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy throws career high 5 TD passes and leads 49ers to 5th straight win, 48-27 over the Colts

Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Dee Winters returned an interception 74 yards for a score to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 48-27 victory at Indianapol...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits game with ankle injury Bethune (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Colts.

Impact Bethune missed the 49ers' last three games due to an ankle injury, but it's not clear whether he aggravated the injury or if it's new. While he's being evaluated by medical staff, veteran Eric Kendricks -- who was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday's game -- has entered the game to serve as the 49ers' middle linebacker.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum Bethune injury update: Latest news on 49ers LB's status in Week 16 game | Sporting News San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

49ers' Ricky Pearsall to miss Monday night game vs. the Colts with a knee injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss Monday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts after re-injuring his knee

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Bethune (ankle) is cleared for Monday's game against the Colts, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Kyle Shanahan said Bethune is "good to go" Saturday. The starting middle linebacker figures to resume handling his usual every-down role in his first return to action since Week 11. Prior to injuring his ankle, Bethune had racked up five straight games with double-digit tackles.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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