Bartch (knee) is expected to return to practice with the 49ers this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Bartch has been dealing with knee irritation over the past week, but he's apparently on the cusp of getting over the injury. Bartch is set to operate as the top backup at center behind Jake Brendel in 2024.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Knee problems this week
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Bartch has been out this week due to knee irritation but is not expected to miss much time according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Bartch should be ready to play if needed in Week 1 against the Jets, but this injury is worth noting as it could hold him out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Saints. The offensive lineman has been playing behind left guard Aaron Banks and can also fill in at center.
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49ers' Ben Bartch: Signs new deal with San Francisco
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Bartch and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Bartch joined the 49ers in November after he was let go by the Jaguars, operating as a depth option on the offensive line. He'll likely operate in a similar role with San Francisco in 2024.
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Ben Bartch: Let go by Jacksonville
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The Jaguars waived Bartch on Tuesday,
The move corresponds with the Jaguars trading for Ezra Cleveland (foot) from the Vikings on Tuesday. Bartch will be able to explore his options should he clear waivers.
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Jaguars' Ben Bartch: Passes physical
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Bartch (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday.
Bartch started camp sidelined while he continued to recover from a knee dislocation that included ligament damage, which he suffered last season. Now that he's healthy, he'll be able to return to practice with his team and prepare for Week 1 against the Colts.
