The tragic Emmanuel Moseley injury update reinforced the 49ers' worst concerns.

During their victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Week 5, the San Francisco 49ers were given a terrible injury setback.Due to a knee injury,

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starting corner back Emmanuel Moseley left the game and did not come back.The worst suspicions of the Niners were realized after the injury's tests revealed

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that Moseley had a ruptured ACL. It's a significant loss for the 49ers that Moseley will need season-ending surgery to repair his torn ACL.

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Before getting hurt, Moseley was having an outstanding game, making his first career interception and returning it for a touchdown after Baker Mayfield misfired on a pass.

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Prior to suffering an injury, Moseley had started each of the 49ers' first five games this season. However, he now faces a lengthy recovery period and will try to

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make a comeback in 2023.Moseley recorded 21 tackles, one tackle for a loss, five pass breakups, and an interception this season.

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In each of the first four weeks, he appeared on at least 99 percent of the defensive snaps for the 49ers.

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In four seasons at Tennessee, Moseley made 141 tackles, 29 pass defenses, and two interceptions. Since 2018, he has appeared in 45 games with the 49ers, starting 33 of them.

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The 49ers are probably going to start Deommodore Lenoir in Emmanuel Moseley's absence.

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