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The Raiders put a top-10 scoring defense on the field last seasonAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Mason - Returns to practice Wednesday Mason (hip) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mason missed last Sunday's preseason game against the Saints due to hip soreness, but he's now managed to retake the practice field. Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) also resumed practicing Wednesday, and Isaac Guerendo did so Tuesday, so San Francisco's backfield suddenly looks healthy behind top RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), who remains on track for Week 1.
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Elijah Mitchell - Retakes practice field Mitchell (hamstring) resumed practicing Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mitchell has been sidelined due to a strained hamstring since Aug. 6, but he's managed to resume practicing ahead of San Francisco's preseason finale against the Raiders on Friday. The 49ers could still opt to hold Mitchell out of exhibition action, but he looks ready to suit up Week 1 versus the Jets. Meanwhile, while Christian McCaffrey (calf) continues to work his way back, Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) and Jordan Mason (hip) both also resumed practicing this week.
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Trent Taylor - Limited Wednesday Taylor (undisclosed) worked off on the side during Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It seems that Taylor sustained an injury in recent days, as he didn't participate in team drills Wednesday. The Lousianna Tech product is battling for the team's top kick and punt returner spot, so missing time could hurt his chances of winning those jobs. Expect Ronnie Bell to assume all the first-team punt and kick return duties while Taylor nurses his injury.
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Danny Gray - Misses Wednesday's practice Gray was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The SMU product is likely fighting for a depth role in San Francisco's wide receiver room, so missing time likely hurts his chances of making the team's 53-man roster. With Gray sidelined again, expect Tay Martin and Robbie Chosen to see more reps in the preseason.
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NFL division supremacy: Ranking all 8 ahead of 2024 season
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Spencer Burford - Nearing return to practice Burford (hand) is expected to return to participate in individual drills at practice this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Burford has been recovering from a broken hand that he suffered in late July, but he appears to be on the cusp of a return to participate in a limited capacity. Once healthy, Burford is expected to operated as a starting offensive guard for San Francisco.
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Ben Bartch - Returning to practice Bartch (knee) is expected to return to practice with the 49ers this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bartch has been dealing with knee irritation over the past week, but he's apparently on the cusp of getting over the injury. Bartch is set to operate as the top backup at center behind Jake Brendel in 2024.
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Jon Feliciano - Undergoes knee surgery Feliciano (knee) underwent knee surgery and he'll likely open the season on injured reserve, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Feliciano has been dealing with knee soreness in recent weeks and he'll now be available until the middle of the season according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 32-year-old was set to operate as a top reserve option at interior offensive line to open the 2024 campaign.
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Talanoa Hufanga - Missing practice with ACL injury Hufanga (ACL) is sitting out of practice ahead of the 49ers' preseason finale at Las Vegas, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact It was believed that Hufanga might be starting to work his way back into drills by now, but he apparently still has some ways to go. Until he can suit up again, George Odum could see more practice reps.
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49ers rookie receiver Jacob Cowing capitalizes on chance to get on the field
When it comes to the wide receiver room for the San Francisco 49ers this summer, more of the focus has been on the players not practicing than those who areAUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaac Guerendo - Returning to practice Guerendo (hamstring) will retake the practice field Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Guerendo's hamstring injury has sidelined him more than three weeks, but coach Kyle Shanahan said he could have a chance to make his preseason debut Friday versus the Raiders. Given that all of Christian McCaffrey (calf), Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) and Jordan Mason (hip) are currently nicked up, Guerendo seems in line to immediately face an opportunity for valuable reps in his return to the practice field. The rookie fourth-round pick seems to be competing with Mitchell, Mason, Patrick Taylor and Cody Schrader for a depth role behind McCaffrey.
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Ricky Pearsall - Won't practice this week Pearsall (shoulder) is not in line to practice this week and remains a non-participant Tuesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that there was hope Pearsall could make his preseason debut Friday versus the Raiders, but that ship seems to have sailed. The rookie first-round pick has missed roughly all but one week of training camp due to a shoulder issue, so he's been deprived of valuable installation reps in the 49ers' complex offensive scheme, as well as opportunities to establish chemistry with quarterback Brock Purdy. That Brandon Aiyuk (contract dispute) has also remained off the practice field in that span only compounds the worth of Pearsall's missed practices. He still has nearly three weeks to get healthy ahead of San Francisco's regular-season opener against the Jets on Sept. 9, but at this point it seems unlikely Pearsall is significantly involved Week 1 even if back to 100 percent form.
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Brock Purdy - Should get some reps Friday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that the starting units will get "some snaps" during Friday's preseason finale against the Raiders, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site re...
Impact Purdy was on the field for only three drives during Sunday's preseason win over the Saints, in which he completed two of six pass attempts for 11 yards. It seems likely that RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) and WR Brandon Aiyuk (contract dispute) will remain sidelined Friday, but McCaffrey is still on track to suit up Week 1 versus the Jets. Star pass-catchers Deebo Samuel and TE George Kittle figure to represent Purdy's top receiving options Friday. With Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) still sitting out Tuesday's practice, though, it's notable that Purdy has had almost no opportunities throughout training camp to build chemistry with the rookie first-round pick.
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1st & 10: Game Recap, Takeaways from 49ers Preseason Win vs. Saints
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Eric Saubert - Eying No. 2 role this preseason Saubert has two receptions (three targets) for 11 yards through two preseason games with San Francisco.
Impact The veteran addition at tight end started both exhibition games while George Kittle sat out with most of the starters on offense. Saubert is known for his blocking skills as opposed to being a vertical threat, so his preseason game log might be a good representation of the kind of fantasy numbers we will see from the 30-year-old in 2024.
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George Kittle - Remains ready for Week 1 Kittle remains on track to suit up for Week 1 of the regular season despite being held out of both of the 49ers' preseason games.
Impact Kittle spent the months leading up to training camp recovering and then reconditioning from offseason groin surgery. The star tight end's absence from both of San Francisco's completed exhibitions was by design and he does not carry an injury designation as we get closer to the kickoff of the regular season. The rock star tight end is fresh off of his third campaign recording at least 65 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
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Cameron Latu - Three catches in preseason win Latu corralled three of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 16-10 preseason victory over the Saints.
Impact Latu caught a pair of balls in San Francisco's preseason opener and followed that up with another positive performance. This all follows a lengthy rehab from a torn meniscus that cost the 2023 third-round pick his entire rookie campaign. With consecutive healthy showings this exhibition season, Latu looks ready to officially make his debut with the 49ers. The Alabama product will compete with veteran Eric Saubert for one of the vacant roles backing George Kittle this upcoming season.
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Joshua Dobbs - Could secure backup QB role Dobbs may be the frontrunner to back up Brock Purdy in San Francisco after his performance in a 16-10 win over the Saints on Sunday, Kevin Patra of the team's official site reports...
Impact Dobbs led the 49ers on three scoring drives while completing 12 of his 21 passing attempts for 133 yards, and also ran the ball three times for 25 yards and a touchdown. The Tennessee product is considered to be competing with Brandon Allen for the job, with head coach Kyle Shannahan not tipping his hand, stating, "Dobbs got to play a little bit more and I thought he did a real good job leading on some of those drives. When Brandon came in, he did the same. It was very similar to last week. The games have been tight, the practices have been tight. So, it's a good problem we have right now."
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Isaac Guerendo - Hopeful to practice this week Coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday he's "hopeful" Guerendo (hamstring) will be able to resume practicing this week and potentially play in Friday's preseason finale against the Raider...
Impact Guerendo has missed more than three weeks of training camp, including San Francisco's first two preseason games, due to a hamstring injury sustained July 24. The rookie fourth-round will be in position to receive valuable reps if he's indeed able to return this week, with all of Christian McCaffrey (calf), Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) and Jordan Mason (hip) nursing injuries of their own. Friday's exhibition matchup against the Raiders represents Guerendo's last chance to log game reps before the 49ers take on the Jets in Week 1 on Sept. 09.
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Ricky Pearsall - Could suit up Friday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he's "hopeful" Pearsall (shoulder) will return to practice this week and be able to suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Raiders,...
Impact Pearsall is currently dealing with a shoulder injury, and he previously began training camp on the non-football injury list due to a hamstring issue. That's resulted in the rookie first-round pick missing a huge portion of valuable reps, including San Francisco's first two preseason games. With Brandon Aiyuk's holdout still ongoing, it will be encouraging for Pearsall's prospects if he's indeed able to get back on the field soon and handle some preseason reps during Friday's road exhibition game against Las Vegas.
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Joshua Dobbs - First QB used after starter Dobbs was the first backup quarterback to enter Sunday's exhibition contest for San Francisco.
Impact Dobbs wound up completing 57 percent of his passes for 133 yards and a rushing touchdown. Fellow backup Brandon Allen started the last preseason contest ahead of the Passtronaut, but the players reversed roles while serving as the backups against the Saints. Brock Purdy (2-6, 11 yards) is the unquestioned starter despite some rusty throws Sunday, but Dobbs may have leaped ahead of Allen based on both production and usage as Week 1 approaches.
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