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49ers-Patriots Injury Report: Torrey Smith misses second straight practice
Nov 16, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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San Francisco 49ers
WR Torrey Smith (back) has missed two straight team practices this week. He spent Wednesday on the side field doing individual work.
OLB Aaron Lynch practiced today, but numerous members of the media noted that he did so while limping badly on his ankle.
DT Quinton Dial, bothered by his knee and neck, practiced. However, he was in a blue non-contact jersey for the start of practice.
Below are the Wednesday practice participation reports for both the New England Patriots and the 49ers. The two teams face each other on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Practice
WR Torrey Smith (back)
Limited Participation
CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), DT Quinton Dial (knee/neck), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), LB Eli Harold (toe), C Daniel Kilgore (hamstring/calf), LB Aaron Lynch (ankle), CB Rashard Robinson (knee)
Full Participation
G Zane Beadles (ankle/knee), RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder), S Eric Reid (knee)
New England Patriots Wednesday Practice
Did Not Practice
TE Rob Gronkowski (chest)
Limited Participation
TE Martellus Bennett (ankle), DT Alan Branch (back), WR Julian Edelman (foot), WR Chris Hogan (back)
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