San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (knee, hip) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday. The team hopes to have him active on Sunday against the Chicago Bears to back up newly named starter Jimmy Garoppolo.
Tackle Trent Brown had a harness on his shoulder pads according to Niners Wire. He was limited due to a shoulder injury sustained last week during practice.
While safety Adrian Colbert (thumb) feels he is healthy enough to play, the 49ers coaching staff is not sure he will be ready for Sunday. While there is a chance he could play against Chicago, head coach Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh feel a return against the Houston Texans is more likely. Colbert practiced in a blue no-contact jersey.
New to the injury list was cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (ankle), who was seen working with trainers at the start of practice and did not go on to participate.
Below are the official Thursday practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Bears, as provided by the 49ers Communications department.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DT Earl Mitchell (not injury related – Vet Day), CB Ahkello Witherspoon (ankle)
Limited Participation in Practice
QB C.J. Beathard (knee, hip), T Trent Brown (shoulder), S Adrian Colbert (thumb), TE George Kittle (ankle)
Full Participation in Practice
DE Elvis Dumervil (not injury related), S Eric Reid (knee), T Joe Staley (not injury related), DE Solomon Thomas (knee)
Chicago Bears Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
S Adrian Amos (hamstring), CB Deon Bush (ankle), S DeAndre Houston-Carson (ankle), LB Isaiah Irving (knee)
Limited Participation in Practice
CB Bryce Callahan (knee), G Josh Sitton (concussion)
T Tom Compton (ankle), DE Roy Robertson-Harris (hamstring), LB Danny Trevathan (calf)
