The 49ers released Elflein (calf) from injured reserve Friday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

After joining the 49ers last Friday, Elflein injured his calf shortly thereafter and landed on IR. He now will need to meet the terms of his settlement before he'll be able to pursue another opportunity elsewhere.

The 49ers placed Elflein (calf) on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein had just signed with the team last week to provide depth along the offensive line before injuring his calf in practice. The 2017 third-round pick will now be out for the entirety of the season unless San Francisco waives him with an injury settlement.

San Francisco signed Elflein to a contract Friday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports. The offensive lineman then suffered a calf injury in practice, per Kyle Madson of NinersWire.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers have dealt with multiple injuries to their offensive line in training camp, so Elflein was brought in as veteran depth. However, he wasn't able to make it through individual drills, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said after practice that Elflein pulled his calf. It's not clear how much time the 30-year-old will miss, but San Francisco may now need to bring in another player to reinforce their lineman corps.

Elflein (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nature of Elflein's injury is unclear at this point in time. He was competing for a depth role on the Cardinals' offensive line before landing on IR. He is now set to spend the entire season on the sideline while he focuses on his recovery.

Elflein and the Cardinals agreed on a contract Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein will join the Cardinals ahead of their training camp and he will likely operate as the team's backup center behind Hjalte Froholdt in 2023. The 29-year-old suffered a season-ending hip injury in October as a member of the Panthers, but he now appears to be fully healthy heading into this season.

The Panthers released Elflein (hip) with a failed physical designation Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Signed to a three-year deal ahead of the 2021 season, Elflein battled injuries in Carolina, missing 19 of 34 games for the Panthers. He required hip surgery back in October. Elflein's release clears over $4.2 million in cap space.

Elflein is due to undergo a hip surgery that will end his 2022 season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A hip issue that cropped up after Week 6 held Elflein out of Sunday's win versus Tampa Bay, and it will now keep the 28-year-old center sidelined for the rest of the campaign. Bradley Bozeman should serve as a more than capable replacement for the rest of the year.

Elflein (hip) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein was considered unlikely to play Sunday against the Buccaneers due to the injury. However, it appears the injury was severe enough that not only will he not play Sunday, but he'll miss at least the next four weeks. Bradley Bozeman should handle the center position until Elflein can return to action.

Coach Steve Wilks said Friday that he does not expect Elflein (hip) to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein is officially listed as questionable on Carolina's practice report, but it sounds as though he's on the 'doubtful' end of that designation. Bradley Bozeman should step in as the Panthers' starting center for Week 7.

Elflein (hip) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein's status in practice over the next two days will shed light on how likely he is to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. If he is unable to play, Bradley Bozeman will likely draw the start at center.