SANTA CLARA — Rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown was ruled out Friday from playing in the 49ers' Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders. The 49ers likely will turn to veteran safety Logan Ryan, whom the team signed on Dec. 5 after starter Talanoa Hufanga was lost for the season due to a torn ACL. Ryan, in his 11th NFL season, is in line to make his 122nd career start and his first with the 49ers. He previously has started games for New England, Tennessee, the New York Giants and Tampa Bay. Brown, a third-round draft pick from Penn State, has started the past five games. He has 34 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defensed since replacing Hufanga. The 49ers also ruled out defensive tackle Arik Armstead for the fourth consecutive game with foot and knee issues. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings will miss his second game in a row due to a concussion. The club could activate second-year wide receiver Danny Gray for the game. Gray began practicing this week as a player designated to return from injured reserve. The 49ers placed him on injured reserve with a shoulder injury before the start of the regular season. Tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle) and backup tackle Jaylon Moore...
49ers rookie safety Brown to miss Week 17 vs. Commanders
Dec 29, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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