Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he would be surprised if Ford (back) is back this season, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The 49ers must decide whether to activate Ford from injured reserve by Wednesday or allow him to spend the rest of the season sidelined, the latter which appears likely based on Shanahan's comments. If he is indeed done for the year, then Ford will finish the 2021 campaign with three sacks in six games.