Report: 49ers RB Mitchell (knee) expected to about two months
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San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is expected to miss about two months due a sprained MCL he suffered against the Chicago Bears in Week 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport initially reported Mitchell was set to have an MRI on Monday and it was believed he was likely to miss time going forward.
The 24-year-old had six carries for 41 yards before being injured in the first half and was ruled out the rest of the game.
In 11 games last season, the Louisiana product talled 963 rushing yards with five touchdowns and added 19 catches for 137 yards and one touchdown.
The 49ers fell 19-10 to the Bears Sunday afternoon.