Impact Ward sustained a concussion during San Francisco's Week 15 win over Seattle on Thursday Night Football, and he was limited in each practice during Week 16 prep. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan also said Thursday that the cornerback is in the "last steps" of the concussion protocol, so official word on his availability will likely come when the team announces its inactives/actives 90 minutes prior to Saturday's 4:05 p. m. ET kickoff. If Ward is sidelined, then San Francisco could be left with three available cornerbacks between Deommodore Lenoir, Samuel Womack and Ambry Thomas (ankle), the latter of whom is also considered questionable to play. 22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE Commanders cling to playoffs heading into meeting with 49ers The stakes for the San Francisco 49ers down the stretch of the season aren’t particularly high after they clinched the NFC West last week1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS Jordan Mason - Questionable for Saturday Mason (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan also said Thursday that the cornerback is in the "last steps" of the concussion protocol, so official word on his availability will likely come when the team announces its inactives/actives 90 minutes prior to Saturday's 4:05 p. m. ET kickoff. If Ward is sidelined, then San Francisco could be left with three available cornerbacks between Deommodore Lenoir, Samuel Womack and Ambry Thomas (ankle), the latter of whom is also considered questionable to play.
He's been absolutely dialed in over the last three outings, averaging 24. 3 touches for 145. 7 yards from scrimmage per game while tallying four total TDs. McCaffrey will be aiming to keep up the hot stretch versus Washington's 12th-ranked run defense (111. 6 yards per game). 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Deebo Samuel - Spotted jogging Thursday Samuel (knee/ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice but was seen doing some jogging and running off to the side during the media-access portion of the session, Nick Wagon... Impact Samuel will be sidelined for a second straight game this Saturday against the Commanders, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery from a left MCL sprain and a left ankle sprain, he looks as though he'll have a chance to make it back for the 49ers' Week 17 game against the Raiders on Jan.
According to David Lombardi of The Athletic, Purdy seemed to ramp up the intensity of his passes Wednesday, but he still is enduring a cap on his practice reps. After Wednesday's session, Purdy told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area that he's feeling better during Week 16 prep than he was last week, which may be a result of the longer turnaround after the 49ers played last Thursday in Seattle.
1. In order to put himself in consideration to play in Las Vegas, Samuel will presumably need to prove his health during the 49ers' trio of practices next Wednesday through Friday. While Samuel is out for the upcoming weekend, the 49ers will turn to Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud to pick up snaps at receiver alongside Brandon Aiyuk. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Extra days off leave Brock Purdy in good shape for 49ers Brock Purdy wasn’t sure he’d make it through his second NFL start or if a hard hit to his sore ribs and oblique would force him out1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS Brock Purdy - Logs limited practice Wednesday Purdy (oblique/ribs) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Impact Purdy continues to deal with the oblique and rib issues that he sustained Week 14 against the Buccaneers.
San Francisco 49ers News - NFLWillie Snead IV - Elevated again The 49ers elevated Snead from the practice squad to the active roster Friday for Saturday's game against Washington. Impact Snead will be available for a second straight game. Last week, he played 17 of his 20 snaps on special teams and didn't record any stats. The veteran wideout has made three total appearances for San Francisco this season but has yet to be targeted. 1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE Javon Kinlaw - Activated from injured reserve The 49ers activated Kinlaw (knee) from injured reserve Friday.
com reports. Impact A late-week addition to the 49ers' injury report, Mason relayed to David Lombardi of The Athletic on Thursday that his hamstring tightened up at Wednesday's practice, which resulted in him being removed from that session and ultimately going down as a limited participant to end Week 16 prep. If Mason isn't 100 percent or out Saturday, Tyrion Davis-Price and/or practice squad member Tevin Coleman would be the main candidates to get work behind the 49ers' No. 1 running back Christian McCaffrey. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Brock Purdy - No designation for Saturday Purdy (oblique/ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's contest versus the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Impact Despite undergoing practice limitations the last two weeks due to oblique and rib injuries that he picked up Week 14 against the Buccaneers, Purdy will continue to serve as the 49ers' starting quarterback. He hasn't been asked to do too much during back-to-back starts, completing 33 of 47 passes for 402 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while scoring a TD on the ground among his six rushes.
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1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Deebo Samuel - Spotted jogging Thursday Samuel (knee/ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice but was seen doing some jogging and running off to the side during the media-access portion of the session, Nick Wagon... Impact Samuel will be sidelined for a second straight game this Saturday against the Commanders, but based on where he currently stands in his recovery from a left MCL sprain and a left ankle sprain, he looks as though he'll have a chance to make it back for the 49ers' Week 17 game against the Raiders on Jan.
Impact Womack missed Week 15's win over Seattle while in concussion protocol, but he's been able to participate fully in practice this week and appears in line to play Saturday. His return will primarily impact the 49ers' special-teams unit, as Womack has logged only one defensive snap over his past three games. 20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE Charvarius Ward - Could play in Week 16 Ward (concussion) is considered questionable to play Saturday against the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact McCaffrey has been operating under practice limitations for four weeks running, but his knee issue won't stop him from suiting up for yet another game day. He's been absolutely dialed in over the last three outings, averaging 24. 3 touches for 145. 7 yards from scrimmage per game while tallying four total TDs. McCaffrey will be aiming to keep up the hot stretch versus Washington's 12th-ranked run defense (111. 6 yards per game).
Impact Kinlaw was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday and has since been added to the active roster, putting him in line to make his first appearance since suffering an elbow injury during Week 3. Given his prolonged absence, Kinlaw figures to be limited during his presumed return to action against the Commanders on Saturday. 1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE Samuel Womack III - Set to return Womack (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against Washington, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Impact Womack missed Week 15's win over Seattle while in concussion protocol, but he's been able to participate fully in practice this week and appears in line to play Saturday.
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Impact Despite undergoing practice limitations the last two weeks due to oblique and rib injuries that he picked up Week 14 against the Buccaneers, Purdy will continue to serve as the 49ers' starting quarterback. He hasn't been asked to do too much during back-to-back starts, completing 33 of 47 passes for 402 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while scoring a TD on the ground among his six rushes. Still, Purdy may have a rougher go of it Saturday against a Washington defense that has given up 200 (or more) passing yards to opposing QBs just once in the last five games. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Christian McCaffrey - Clear for Saturday McCaffrey (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's contest against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.
Impact Kinlaw was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday and has since been added to the active roster, putting him in line to make his first appearance since suffering an elbow injury during Week 3. Given his prolonged absence, Kinlaw figures to be limited during his presumed return to action against the Commanders on Saturday. 1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE Samuel Womack III - Set to return Womack (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against Washington, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
His return will primarily impact the 49ers' special-teams unit, as Womack has logged only one defensive snap over his past three games. 20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE Charvarius Ward - Could play in Week 16 Ward (concussion) is considered questionable to play Saturday against the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Impact Ward sustained a concussion during San Francisco's Week 15 win over Seattle on Thursday Night Football, and he was limited in each practice during Week 16 prep.
If Mason isn't 100 percent or out Saturday, Tyrion Davis-Price and/or practice squad member Tevin Coleman would be the main candidates to get work behind the 49ers' No. 1 running back Christian McCaffrey. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Brock Purdy - No designation for Saturday Purdy (oblique/ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's contest versus the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.
Still, Purdy may have a rougher go of it Saturday against a Washington defense that has given up 200 (or more) passing yards to opposing QBs just once in the last five games. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Christian McCaffrey - Clear for Saturday McCaffrey (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's contest against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Impact McCaffrey has been operating under practice limitations for four weeks running, but his knee issue won't stop him from suiting up for yet another game day.
San Francisco 49ers News - NFLWillie Snead IV - Elevated again The 49ers elevated Snead from the practice squad to the active roster Friday for Saturday's game against Washington. Impact Snead will be available for a second straight game. Last week, he played 17 of his 20 snaps on special teams and didn't record any stats. The veteran wideout has made three total appearances for San Francisco this season but has yet to be targeted. 1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE Javon Kinlaw - Activated from injured reserve The 49ers activated Kinlaw (knee) from injured reserve Friday.
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