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49ers-Bears Injury Report: Quinton Patton limited after concussion
San Francisco 49ers
WR Quinton Patton returned to practice today. However, he did so in a blue non-contact jersey. That means that he has been cleared for non-contact football activity. The 49ers receiver is currently in the league mandated concussion protocol after suffering the injury to the head on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
Below are the Thursday practice participation reports for both the 49ers and the Bears. The two teams will play on Sunday in Chicago.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Limited Participation
DL Ronald Blair (hamstring), DT Quinton Dial (knee/neck), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), LB Eli Harold (toe), LB Aaron Lynch (ankle), WR Quinton Patton (concussion)
Full Participation
G Zane Beadles (ankle/knee), C Daniel Kilgore (hamstring/calf), CB Rashard Robinson (knee), WR Torrey Smith (shoulder)
Chicago Bears Thursday Practice
Did Not Practice
QB Jay Cutler (right shoulder), WR Eddie Royal (toe)
Limited Participation
S Adrian Amos (foot), LB Leonard Floyd (conussion), DB Deiondre' Hall (ankle), G Josh Sitton (ankle)
Full Participation
DB Tracy Porter (knee), DT Mitch Unrein (back)
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