The 49ers head coach provided a few injury updates ahead of Wednesday’s practice
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates as the team prepares for practice on Wednesday.
The following players will not participate:
LG Aaron Banks (concussion)
DT Jordan Elliott (concussion)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee)
CB Deommodore Lenoir (knee)
DE Nick Bosa (hip/Oblique)
LT Trent Williams (ankle)
RB Christian McCaffrey (rest)
The following group of players will be limited:
QB Brock Purdy (right shoulder)
RG Dominick Puni (shoulder)
LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles)
DT Kevin Givens (groin)
Hilariously, after reading all that, Kyle Shanahan said, “That’s it.”
Wide receiver Jacob Cowing is out of the concussion protocol. Shanahan said rookie Ricky Pearsall “did a real good job” against the Green Bay Packers as the punt returner, but Cowing will resume the duties as the starting punt returner now that he’s healthy.
Cornerback Charvarius Ward will also practice in full.
Shanahan confirmed that Lenoir banged knees. Despite him not being able to practice, the team is not ruling Lenoir out for Sunday: “Hopefully, he’ll be able to go tomorrow.”
The team has yet to decide whether Purdy will throw the ball today.
Shanahan said, “We discussed it. That’s about it,” when asked if the 49ers were interested in signing former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones — who signed with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday morning.
Safety Talanoa Hufanga’s practice window “has a chance” to open soon. He’s been going through what Shanahan described as “mock games,” where they simulate a lot of what you do in practice to help players get up to speed. You’re not allowed to be around the coaches when you’re on Injured Reserve, so it’s an exercise that is run by the strength and conditioning coach.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw will practice today. Shanahan said everyone is pumped to have Greenlaw back on the field:
“It’ll be awesome to see him out on the field today. When Dre’s around, whether he’s on the field or in meeting rooms, everyone loves him in here. He’s 100 percent ball. Just watching him fly around out there today will be real fun.”
It’s still unclear when Greenlaw will play, but he’s progressing, and it’s a great sign that he’s returning to practice.