Why Is Nick Mullens Inactive?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens suffered a right elbow injury that could require season-ending Tommy John surgery per head coach Kyle Shanahan. ... Starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has dealt with two high ankle sprains this season, forcing Mullens to play ten games and make eight starts in his absence.

What happened to Nick Mullens 49ers?

Mullens sustained an elbow injury to his ulnar collateral ligament in his final start, Dec. 20 at Dallas. His UCL was repaired with an internal brace, and, three months later, he began throwing, according to a March post on Instagram by physical therapist Dr.

Why was Nick Mullens pulled?

Shanahan pulled Mullens due to injury, not turnovers

He didn't protect the ball and fumbled on third down, giving the Cowboys the ball at San Francisco's own 24-yard-line. Five plays later, Dallas led 14-0.

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