SANTA CLARA — After a challenging start to the season, 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was getting back to the level of play that impressed many at the end of his rookie year.
But Witherspoon’s season was cut short with a sprained PCL on Sunday, and he will spend the final two games on injured reserve. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Witherspoon will need to prove himself again at the beginning of his third season.
“We’ll look at all the tape and put it all together,” Shanahan said Monday. “Wish he could’ve finished these last two games.