The San Francisco 49ers completed the second of three full practices scheduled for this week. On Wednesday, left tackle Joe Staley returned to practice for the first time since suffering a fractured orbital bone on October 29. He continued to practice on Thursday, but was, once again, limited. Staley is not expected to return to the lineup until after the bye week.
Three 49ers players did not practice on Thursday. They were tight end George Kittle (ankle), linebacker Elijah Lee (knee), and wide receiver Trent Taylor (ribs). Veteran defensive end Elvis Dumervil, who was given Wednesday off, returned to practice.
Rookie defensive tackle D.J. Jones (knee), who was limited on Wednesday, fully participated in Thursday's practice.
Below are the official Thursday practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Giants, as provided by the 49ers Communications department.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
TE George Kittle (ankle), LB Elijah Lee (knee), WR Trent Taylor (ribs)
G Brandon Fusco (biceps), FB Kyle Juszczyk (neck), DE Aaron Lynch (calf), LB Mark Nzeocha (neck), T Joe Staley (eye), DE Solomon Thomas (knee), CB K'Waun Williams (quadricep)
Full Participation in Practice
LB Brock Coyle (shoulder), DE Elvis Dumervil (not injury related), LB Reuben Foster (ribs), CB Dontae Johnson (shoulder), DT D.J. Jones (knee, shoulder), S Eric Reid (knee)
New York Giants Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
LB B.J. Goodson (ankle), LB Devon Kennard (quadricep), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (not injury related), LB Keenan Robinson (quadricep)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Jonathan Casillas (neck), CB Donte Deayon (ankle), LB Calvin Munson (quadricep), G Justin Pugh (back), DE Olivier Vernon (ankle), DE Kerry Wynn (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
DT Dalvin Tomlinson (ankle)
