49ers activate DT Javon Kinlaw from IR after lacking 12 video games

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The ailing inside of the San Francisco 49ers‘ defensive position is lastly getting some reinforcements.

The Niners formally activated defensive deal with Javon Kinlaw from the injured reserve checklist Friday, making him eligible to play Saturday towards the Washington Commanders. Kinlaw has been out since Week 3 with continued swelling in his surgically repaired proper knee.

To make room on the roster, the 49ers waived linebacker Curtis Robinson. On Thursday, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan steered Kinlaw can be out there to play towards the Commanders after trying to be in form through the apply week.

“I count on him to be up,” Shanahan stated. “He had an actual good Thursday apply that was on a Wednesday and all the pieces was mild immediately, however he had a great week, no setbacks and I am actual excited to see him on the market.”

With Kinlaw’s activation, the 49ers have now used seven of a potential eight injured reserve activations this season. The eighth and ultimate spot is being saved for the potential return of operating again Elijah Mitchell, who’s recovering from a sprained MCL in his left knee.

Kinlaw’s return is a welcomed sight for a Niners defensive position that has been piecing collectively totally different combos for a lot of the season. Amongst defensive tackles alone, Kevin Givens is out with a sprained knee, Hassan Ridgeway is on injured reserve due to a pectoral harm, Kerry Hyder Jr. has been battling an ankle challenge and Maurice Hurst has been out all season with a torn biceps.

Arik Armstead just lately returned from foot and ankle points and, with Kinlaw again within the combine, the Niners might have their projected beginning tackles collectively for the primary time since Week 2.

The No. 14 decide within the 2020 NFL draft, Kinlaw has handled persistent proper knee points since he entered the league. He had surgical procedure on the knee in late October 2021. He returned in good condition to start out this yr’s camp and opened the season because the starter alongside Armstead earlier than the knee flared up once more.

However Kinlaw says he is feeling good and delighted to be within the combine for San Francisco’s stretch run and into the postseason.

“I am lastly going to be a part of one thing particular,” Kinlaw stated Tuesday. “I am excited. I could not be happier to do it with this group of fellows.”