AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR NEWS

49ers LT Trent Williams active for wild-card game at Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is active for a wild-card game against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the regular-season finale with an elbow injury

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active for postseason opener Al-Shaair (knee) is active for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact Al-Shaair hasn't played since Week 16 and didn't practice Friday after being limited during the first two sessions of the week, so his status come as a bit of a surprise. Nonetheless, the 49ers will have one of their top tacklers (102 through 13 games) back when they face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' high-powered offense.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Friday Al-Shaair (knee) did not practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday against the Cowboys.

Impact Al-Shaair was able to log limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but it seems he may have taken a step back by not practicing Friday. However, it's possible the team didn't want to push him ahead of Sunday's game after a three-week absence. With Marcell Harris (Achilles) also questionable, the 49ers' linebacker unit could be weakened against the Cowboys, although both did miss the 49ers' victory over the Rams in Week 18.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track for wild-card action General Manager John Lynch said Friday that Al-Shaair (knee) is expected to suit up for Sunday's playoff matchup in Dallas, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Al-Shaair missed the last three games of the regular season due to a knee injury, but he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's playoff contest. Friday's injury report will provide an official update on Al-Shaair's status.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers star left tackle Trent Williams returns to practice

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to get a big boost for their playoff opener with the return of injured star left tackle Trent Williams

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact The linebacker missed each of the 49ers' last two games while dealing with a knee issue, making Wednesday's limited effort a positive sign for his chances to play Sunday against the Cowboys. Al-Shaair's status at practice the rest of the week will provide additional clarity toward his availability for the team's wild-card game this weekend.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garoppolo focuses on playoffs rather than uncertain future

Jimmy Garoppolo’s long-term future as quarterback in San Francisco has been in doubt ever since the 49ers traded away three first-round picks in the spring to make Trey Lance the h...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Al-Shaair (knee) is inactive for Sunday against the Rams, Kelana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Al-Shaair was expected to miss the last two games of the season, although he was considered questionable for Sunday. After not practicing at all this week, he will miss a pivotal game that will help determine whether the 49ers will make the playoffs. With Al-Shaair out, Curtis Robinson will likely see extra work.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Rams Al-Shaair (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Al-Shaair was expected to miss the final two games of the regular season due to his knee injury, and he was held out of practice this week. Coach Kyle Shanahan isn't yet sure whether the linebacker will be able to play, but it's encouraging that he has a chance to suit up in Week 18.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers list QB Jimmy Garoppolo as questionable for finale

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is listed as questionable for the San Francisco 49ers in their crucial season finale against the Los Angeles Rams after missing last week’s game with an...

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers QB Garoppolo tests sore thumb that still 'hurts'

Jimmy Garoppolo has resumed throwing for the San Francisco 49ers and took part in practice in a limited role but that doesn’t mean his sprained right thumb is close to fully recove...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo listed as doubtful for 49ers with injured thumb

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is listed as doubtful this week because of a injured right thumb with rookie Trey Lance in line to get his second start

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers Jimmy Garoppolo hopes to play despite injured thumb

Jimmy Garoppolo won’t need surgery on his injured right thumb despite a chip of the bone and a torn ligament but it remains unclear if he will be able to start at quarterback for t...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely out two games Al-Shaair (knee) is expected to miss at least two games to close out the regular season, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Al-Shaair suffered a knee sprain in Thursday's loss to the Titans. His chances to play again this season will likely depend on if the 49ers can secure a playoff spot. In his expected absence, Marcell Harris and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles are candidates to see expanded roles.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo dealing with injured right thumb

Jimmy Garoppolo injured his right thumb in San Francisco’s loss at Tennessee last week and his status for the 49ers’ game this week is in doubt

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo's mistakes plague 49ers in 20-17 loss to Titans

Jimmy Garoppolo’s stretch of avoiding the catastrophic mistakes that have plagued him throughout his career came to a crushing end

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers knee injury Al-Shaair suffered a knee injury Thursday against the Titans and will undergo an MRI on Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Al-Shaair exited the game in third quarter, and coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the injury after the game. Any game action that Al-Shaair is forced to miss would be a serious blow to San Francisco's defense, as he's racked up an impressive 102 total tackles across 13 games this season. That said, the severity of the injury is currently unknown, with more clarity to come after test results are announced.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Titans Al-Shaair (elbow) is active Thursday against the Titans.

Impact Al-Shaair's status came down to a game-time decision, but he'll play and occupy his usual starting linebacker role. Prior to sitting out against the Falcons last week, Al-Shaair racked up an impressive 26 tackles and 1.5 sacks over the previous two games.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Tennessee Al-Shaair (elbow) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Al-Shaair would likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup, so it's not very surprising to see him carry a questionable designation. He was limited at practice Monday and Tuesday, while Marcell Harris should see increased work if Al-Shaair is unavailable.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Titans try to hold onto AFC South lead, host streaking 49ers

The Tennessee Titans are back home trying to hold onto their now one-game lead in the AFC South

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updates on Elijah Mitchell, Azeez Al-Shaair, Emmanuel Moseley ahead of TNF The 49ers are "holding out hope" that a number of playmakers will be on hand for their short turnaround on Thursday night, and also gave a t...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Likely game-time call for Week 16 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Al-Shaair's (elbow) status for Thursday's game against the Titans likely won't be decided until kickoff, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports...

Impact Shanahan said he's "holding out hope" that Al-Shaair will be able to give it a go after sitting out Sunday's win over the Falcons. The linebacker is just four tackles shy of 100 and will almost certainly reach that threshold if given the green light to suit up come Thursday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers use physicality to win 5 out of 6 games

The 49ers used their physicality to rout the Falcons on Sunday

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't face Atlanta Al-Shaair (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Al-Shaair was doubtful for the game after failing to log a practice throughout the week. It will mark his second absence of the season and also leaves a significant void in San Francisco's defense, as Al-Shaair has racked up 96 tackles across 12 games this season. Marcell Harris is likely to earn a more significant role in Al-Shaair's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely against Falcons Al-Shaair (elbow) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Al-Shaair picked up the injury in Sunday's Week 14 win over Cincinnati and has not practiced at all throughout the week. His absence would leave a significant hole in the 49ers' defense, as he's racked up 96 total tackles with five passes defended, 1.5 sacks and one interception across 12 games.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE