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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 5-6 · 4TH IN NFC WEST
5-6 · 4TH IN NFC WEST
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Talanoa Hufanga - Limited in Thursday's practice Hufanga (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on the 49ers' injury report Thursday.
Impact Hufanga was unable to play in Week 4 against the Patriots due to an ankle injury, but he's managed to log consecutive limited practice sessions this week. Friday's injury report should provide some clarity on his status heading into Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Fred Warner - Back-to-back DNPs to start week Warner (ankle) was listed as a DNP for Thursday's practice session.
Impact Warner missed the second half of Sunday's win over the Patriots due to an ankle injury, and it has kept him off the field for the first two practices of the week. He would be a longshot to play in Week 5 against the Cardinals if he cannot practice in at least a limited capacity Friday. Tatum Bethune could serve as the 49ers' starting middle linebacker if Warner is unable to play.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Cowing - Misses practice again Cowing (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Impact Cowing has missed the first two practices of the week after injuring his shoulder in Week 4 against the Patriots. He'll have one more chance to practice in some capacity in order to have a chance at playing Sunday against the Cardinals. Ronnie Bell has a chance at serving as the 49ers' No. 4 wideout in Week 5 if both Cowing and Chris Conley (oblique) are unable to play.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Conley - DNP again Conley (oblique) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.
Impact Conley has missed the first two practices of the week, putting his availability for Sunday's game against Arizona in jeopardy. The 2015 third-round pick will have to practice in some capacity Friday to give himself a shot at suiting up. With Jacob Cowing (shoulder) also missing a second-straight practice, Ronnie Bell has a shot at serving as the 49ers' No. 4 wide receiver Sunday behind Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings.
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George Kittle - Officially DNP on Thursday Kittle (ribs) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A rib injury has been attached to Kittle since he was reported to be questionable to return at halftime of this past Sunday's win against the Patriots. He didn't miss a beat as he was back in the game for the 49ers' first possession of the third quarter, finishing with a 94 percent snap share and four catches (on four targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown. Coach Kyle Shanahan termed Kittle day-to-day Monday, but the tight end has followed that up with back-to-back DNPs to begin Week 5 prep. On a positive note, Kittle was spotted in uniform and working on the side Thursday, per Wagoner, so he may be trending in the right direction. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Kittle enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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George Kittle - Working on side Thursday Kittle (ribs) was seen working on the side at the beginning of Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kittle was in uniform, but he didn't participate in any of the individual work in front of the media. If he doesn't practice for a second day in a row, he'll have just one more chance Friday to get in some work before he potentially enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. Coach Kyle Shanahan termed Kittle day-to-day Monday, so even if the tight end doesn't mix into any drills this week, he seemingly has a decent chance to play Week 5.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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49ers vs. Cardinals Injury Report – Week 5, 2024
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Talanoa Hufanga - Back at practice Hufanga (ankle) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.
Impact Hufanga suffered an ankle injury at practice late last week and was ultimately forced to miss the team's 30-13 win over the Patriots. His ability to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction and he'll look to increase his activity prior to Friday's final injury report.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Cowing - Absent from practice Cowing (shoulder) was listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice.
Impact Cowing injured his shoulder during the 49ers' Week 4 win against the Patriots. The rookie fourth-round pick is considered day-to-day with the injury, and he'll have two more chances to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fred Warner - Absent from practice Warner (ankle) did not participate at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.
Impact Warner suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 win over the Patriots, leaving the game after he secured a pick-six in the first half. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Friday's final injury report ahead of the team's matchup with the Cardinals on Sunday.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Conley - Doesn't practice Wednesday Conley (oblique) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
Impact Conley picked up an oblique injury during Sunday's 30-13 win over New England. He'll have two more opportunities to practice this week ahead of the 49ers' Week 5 game against the Cardinals on Oct. 6. Cowing has just one catch (on three targets) for four yards through the first four games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Juszczyk - Practices in full Wednesday Juszczyk (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Impact Juszczyk is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury he picked up during Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots. That didn't appear to hold him back during Wednesday's practice session, and barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Week 5 against the Cardinals. Juszczyk has caught seven passes (on 10 targets) for 77 yards through the first four games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
The 49ers open the practice window for Kalia Davis but hold off on Ricky Pearsall's return
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Is this the 49ers best play vs. the Cardinals of all time?? #Shorts
OCTOBER 2 • YOUTUBE
Kalia Davis - Practice window opens The 49ers opened Davis' (knee) 21-day practice window Wednesday.
Impact Davis underwent knee surgery in mid-August and has spent the first four weeks of the 2024 season on San Francisco's injured reserve list. Now that his practice window has been opened, the 49ers have 21 days to activate Davis to their active roster. Expect the UCF product to serve as a rotational interior defensive lineman once he's fully past his knee injury.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Ricky Pearsall - Not returning to practice this week Pearsall (chest) won't return to practice this week, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Coach Kyle Shanahan made the announcement Wednesday, two days after telling reporters a decision hadn't yet been made. It's unclear how much this is about Pearsall needing more time to recover, as the 49ers may be slow-playing things because they don't need help at wide receiver with Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings all healthy right now.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
George Kittle - Sitting out Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle (ribs) won't take part in Wednesday's practice, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact After Shanahan termed Kittle day-to-day Monday, it comes as no surprise that the 49ers are taking a cautious approach with the veteran tight end, especially considering all the injuries that have impacted the skill positions through just four games this season. Kittle will have two more chances for on-field work this week before San Francisco potentially tags him with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery
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