The San Francisco 49ers lost left guard Aaron Banks early in their win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Updates on Aaron Banks’ injury status
In his post-game press conference, 49ers’ HC Shanahan told reporters that the team fears Banks has an MCL sprain after he walked off under his own power and never returned after being listed as questionable. On Monday, he will undergo additional testing, including an MRI.
In Aaron Banks’ absence, Daniel Brunskill stepped in at left guard.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw will also have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the back injury he suffered against the Raiders in the second half. He jogged off under his own power after getting awkwardly bent back while making a tackle. The 49ers declared him questionable to return, and he never returned to the game.
LB Azeez Al-Shaair took over Greenlaw’s Will LB spot, while Oren Burks came off the bench to fill the Sam LB void left by Al-departure. Shaair’s
Shanahan will speak with reporters again on Monday, and he will most likely have more information on the severity of the two illnesses. On January 8, San Francisco will play the Cardinals at home.
