Garrett Celek Injury: Updates on 49ers TE's Ankle and Return

San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals.

The 27-year-old's injury occurred in the first quarter when a teammate, running back Shaun Draughn, rolled up under his ankle. Celek went down clutching his leg and was loaded onto a cart before being taken to the locker room.

It is unclear when Celek will return to action.

Continue for updates. 

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Celek Out for Week 13

Friday, Dec. 4

The 49ers announced Celek will not travel with the team to Chicago for Sunday's game against the Bears, and has been ruled out.

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Latest on Celek's Practice Status

Thursday, Dec. 3

According to Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group, Celek did not participate in Thursday's practice.

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Tomsula Comments on Celek's Injury

Sunday, Nov. 29

Head coach Jim Tomsula told reporters Celek's X-rays were "normal," noting the tight end suffered a high ankle sprain and will undergo further evaluation Monday.

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Celek's Injury Will Further Test 49ers' TE Depth

When the 49ers traded Vernon Davis to the Denver Broncos, Celek became the team's No. 1 tight end. He has started eight games this season, already setting career highs in receptions (19), yards (186) and touchdowns (three). 

San Francisco's offense did get a boost in Week 12 with the return of wide receiver Anquan Boldin, but the loss of Celek takes away quarterback Blaine Gabbert's safety net. Vance McDonald will be elevated into a more prominent role with Celek out, but the 49ers can also rely on rookie Blake Bell to take snaps.