NFL news: 49ers’ Keion White ‘in great spirits’ after surgery for gunshot wound
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Keion White is “in great shape” after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound he suffered Monday morning in San Francisco.
The team announced Monday that White was the victim of a non-life-threatening injury as a result of the shooting.
“Thank you to everyone who reached out with their prayers and concerns on my behalf. I had a successful surgery,” White wrote in his note. Instagram story via TMZ.
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Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates the team’s 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images)
“For those who know me, you’ll know that this won’t stop me from spreading peace and joy to the world. I’m going full throttle. I’m in a great mood and ready to make the most of this offseason.”
San Francisco Police Department published a statement He said at approximately 4:06 a.m. Monday, officers “responded to a business located in the 1700 block of Mission Street regarding a shooting.”
When they arrived at the scene, officers found White had an apparent gunshot wound to his ankle. The person, whose injuries were not found to be life-threatening, was taken to the hospital.
The statement said, “The preliminary investigation revealed that there was a verbal argument between two groups within a business.” “The victim was injured in a shooting by an unknown suspect. All information is preliminary at this time and more information will be provided as it becomes available.”
The incident occurred just hours after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, White’s home field.
Keion White of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the NFC wild-card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 11, 2026. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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White was seen wearing Patriots gear on his Instagram account while attending the Super Bowl. He played five games with the Patriots this season before joining the 49ers in a trade before the NFL deadline.
The 49ers sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for White and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
White recorded 1½ sacks and 12 combined tackles and six quarterback hits in nine games (two starts) for the 49ers this season. He also recorded a sack and four tackles in two playoff games for San Francisco.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Keion White (56) applies pressure in the first half on Dec. 22, 2025 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Another 49ers player, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in August 2024. Pearsall missed the first six games of his rookie year due to the injury, from which he fully recovered.
Scott Thompson of Fox News and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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