Keion White
NFL defensive end. Position: DE. Team: San Francisco 49ers.
Quick Facts
- Position: DE (Defensive End)
- Team: San Francisco 49ers
2026 Outlook
Keion White was shot in February 2026 in a San Francisco bar incident but made a full recovery. He broke his talus bone in the incident and required surgery with two screws, but was cleared for training camp and is ready to play. The 49ers are counting on him given injuries to other edge defenders — Mykel Williams is out with a knee injury, Nick Bosa is still recovering from ACL surgery, and Sam Okuayinonu is out with a foot injury. (per After getting shot in February, 49ers DE Keion White is good to go)
Injury Status
- February 2026: Shot in a bar incident, broke talus bone, required surgery with two screws
- Status: Medically cleared and practicing as of late August 2026
Role / Depth Chart
Depth piece at DE, important given availability questions at the position.
Recent News
- 2026-09-05 — Cleared to play after recovery from February shooting incident (After getting shot in February, 49ers DE Keion White is good to go)
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