49ers practice report: Wide receiver depth tested by injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers deal with multiple injuries as they prepare for a Sunday Kansas City Chiefs visit at Levi’s Stadium.
Perhaps the most striking issue in San Francisco is that both kickers on the 53-man roster did not practice Wednesday due to injuries. Jake Moody is still sidelined with a sprained ankle, but he was seen watching practice without any sort of brace. Matthew Wright, who suffered a separated shoulder 49ers win 36-24 against the Seahawks last week, was not seen on the practice field.
San Francisco’s third option at kicker – Anders Carlson, who signed to practice squad On Tuesday, they were on the field practicing in their seats.
Ricky Pearsall’s return to the playing field may not yet be on the cards after only have your training window open on Mondaybut the 49ers could use their rookie receiver. That’s because veteran Deebo Samuel wore a blue non-contact jersey during practice due to a wrist injury he suffered during San Francisco’s Week 6 win at Seattle.
After catching a few passes from Brock Purdy during warmups, Samuel appeared to take a step back and just watch the drills.
The receiver group was also without Jauan Jennings, who injured his hip in the Seattle game and was unable to practice Wednesday. Samuel and Jennings’ injuries were not known during the game and were reported after the players’ three days off.
The 49ers’ defensive line could also use some reinforcement to contain Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Sunday, with Maliek Collins nursing a knee injury, as well as Jordan Elliott, who missed the game in Seattle.
San Francisco could once again recall rookie Evan Anderson for Sunday’s game as an option, alongside TY McGill and Alex Barrett.
Not on the injured list, however, are tight end George Kittle (ribs) and linebacker Fred Warner (ankle), who suffered injuries before the 49ers’ visit to the Pacific Northwest, meaning they did not exacerbate their illnesses. Also on the practice field without any injury designations were linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (knee), who return to the playing field.
Here is the full participation report on Wednesday for both teams:
49ers Attendance Report
Do not participate
DL Leonard Floyd (vet day)
K Jake Moody (ankle)
K Matthew Wright (shoulder/back)
WR Jauan Jennings (hip)
DL Maliek Collins (knee)
Limited participation
WR Deebo Samuel (wrist)
RB Jordan Mason (shoulder)
RB Jordan Elliott (knee)
S Malik Mustapha (ankle)
Chef Participation Report
Did not participate
DE Michael Danna (pectoral)
