The San Francisco 49ers began their week of practice on Wednesday and are preparing for a series of must-win season-ending games if they hope to make the postseason.
Their first practice report of the week contained a handful of good news: Linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga both appeared as limited participants. Greenlaw is returning from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in the Super Bowl. His 21-day training window opened last week in hopes he can return from the PUP list in time to play in 2024.
Hufanga injured his wrist in Week 5 and went on IR. He had his 21-day practice window open and also appeared as a limited participant.
Both players are expected to hit free agency in the offseason, so getting on the field by the end of the year could be a priority for them, even if the 49ers have nothing left worth playing for down the stretch .
quarterback Brock Purdy was also fully involved after returning from a shoulder injury last week. He suffered no setbacks during the game and believes he is on track to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Here is the full field report:
Didn't participate
LG Aaron Banks (concussion)
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee)
RB Jordan Mason (ankle)
LT Trent Williams (ankle)
Mason expects to go on IR due to a severe ankle sprain he suffered in Week 13. Bosa and Williams have missed the past two weeks and both will be evaluated throughout the week to determine whether they can return in Week 14.
Limited participation
LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles)
S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)
CB Deommodore Lenoir (knee)
Lenoir missed Week 13 after injuring his knee the previous week. It looks like he will return in Week 14.
Full participation
DT Jordan Elliott (concussion)
DE Sam Okuayinonu (wrist)
RG Dominick Puni (shoulder)
QB Brock Purdy (shoulder)
There are good signs everywhere here. Barring a setback, this quartet will play against Chicago.
