49ers elevate pair of defensive linemen after defensive tackle ruled out after setback

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San Francisco 49ers elevate pair of defensive linemen after defensive tackle ruled out after injury setback

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 2/10/24

The San Francisco 49ers elevated two defensive linemen on Saturday before their matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. The 49ers had disappointing news for one of their defensive linemen before the Super Bowl.

The San Francisco 49ers had two DTs battling injuries this week

Defensive tackles Arik Armstead (knee/foot) and Kalia Davis (ankle) came into the week on the injury report. Davis was ruled as questionable to play. Armstead was cleared to play in the Super Bowl after being a full participant in practice on Friday.

Kalia Davis is out for the Super Bowl

Per the NFL’s website, the 49ers downgraded Davis to out for the Super Bowl. Davis was a full participant in all three 49ers’ practices this week. The 49ers elevated defensive end Alex Barrett and defensive tackle T.Y. McGill for their game against the Chiefs.

49ers DL Kalia Davis (ankle) downgraded to OUT for Super Bowl LVIIIhttps://t.co/4GL6NbpGUG pic.twitter.com/NHjhVSB048

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) February 10, 2024

A frustrating way to end the season

Davis hoped to return for the Super Bowl. He was placed on injured reserve following the 49ers’ December contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Finishing on injured reserve for the Super Bowl is a frustrating way for the defensive tackle’s second season to end.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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