Every linebacker on the 49ers' initial 53-player roster is currently injured

The San Francisco 49ers are facing significant challenges in their linebacker corps as they prepare for the playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles. All five linebackers from their initial 53-man roster are currently dealing with injuries. Tatum Bethune has been placed on injured reserve, joining Nick Martin and Fred Warner, who were also sidelined earlier in the season. The remaining two linebackers, Dee Winters and Luke Gifford, are on the active roster but are dealing with injuries; Winters is out with an ankle issue, and Gifford is limited due to a quad injury. Currently, the healthy linebackers available to the 49ers are Eric Kendricks, Kyzir White, Garret Wallow, and Curtis Robinson, all of whom joined the team after the preseason cutdowns. Despite these setbacks, head coach Kyle Shanahan remains confident in the available players for the upcoming game.