49ers RB Elijah Mitchell out 2 Months

The news was released on Monday after Michelle had an MRI.

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According to initial rumors, the team thought that Mitchell would be out

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for at least a few weeks, but now he may return in November.

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Mitchell was forced to abandon Sunday's 19-10 loss after being confronted

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by Bears defender Eddie Jackson, whose shoulder hit Mitchell's right knee.

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He carried the ball six times for a total distance of 41 yards.

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Mitchell, the 2021 sixth-round pick, had an unlikely rookie season,

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leading San Francisco to 963 yards in 11 games (10 starts).

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Due to bruises and injuries to his ribs and shoulder, he was forced to miss six games.

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Mitchell also suffered a hamstring injury while in training camp, which forced him to leave.

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