San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain and could be in line to miss multiple games, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Monday.
An MRI exam on Monday morning revealed the severity of the injury for Sherman, whose status for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons is “in doubt,” per Pelissero.
Sherman pulled up lame following a tackle on New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas during the fourth quarter of the 49ers’ 48-46 win on Sunday. He then attempted to make his way toward the sideline, however the Saints made San Francisco pay for the late substitution with a 25-yard reception by Ted Ginn Jr.
The 31-year-old Sherman has recorded 53 tackles and three interceptions in 13 games this season.
Emmanuel Moseley would be in line to more additional playing time should Sherman sit out.