Dre Greenlaw walking without aid, but here’s why 49ers are bracing for delayed return (paywall)
“If Greenlaw returns in Week 5, when the 49ers host the Cardinals on Oct. 6, he would be nearly eight months removed from his injury. That wouldn’t place him on a particularly fast timeline when it comes to his recovery.
Dr. Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle surgeon who is a consultant to the Los Angeles Rams, told the Chronicle in February that a torn Achilles used to routinely sideline players for 9-12 months. However, advancements in surgical techniques and rehab have accelerated the process.