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49ers say DE Keion White shot in ankle, undergoes surgery

By Thomson Reuters Feb 9, 2026 | 7:52 PM

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle early Monday morning, the team ‍announced Monday.

“Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco. He is currently undergoing surgery at a ‌local hospital. We will provide ‌further updates when appropriate,” the 49ers wrote in a statement.

The incident reportedly happened at 4 a.m. PT and San Francisco Police spokesman Evan ​Sernoffsky told The Athletic that the altercation arose between two groups at ‍an event White attended ​but White was believed not ​to have been involved with the altercation.

White ‍was treated at San Francisco General Hospital for a non-life-threatening injury and is expected to be OK.

The 49ers acquired White, 26, on Oct. 28 from the ‍New England Patriots. San Francisco sent its 2026 sixth-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for ‍White ‍and the Pats’ 2026 seventh-round ​selection.

He was drafted in the second ​round ⁠of the 2023 NFL Draft ‌and has played in 47 games (20 starts) across three seasons. White has registered 100 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 9 passes defended and two forced fumbles between the Patriots and 49ers.

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