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49ers-Redskins Injury Report: George Kittle practices, confident he will play on Sunday
Oct 17, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 7 contest against the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
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George Kittle sounded confident that he would play on Sunday against Washington. He entered Week 6 as "questionable" with a groin injury but played against the Los Angeles Rams and recorded eight catches for 103 yards.
Kittle said not to read too much into his status on injury or practice participation reports.
"They just say that to mess with you guys," Kittle joked with reporters on Thursday.
CB K'Waun Williams suffered a right-hand injury against the Rams and had a small cast over it during practice. He was limited on Thursday.
Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Redskins, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DT D.J. Jones (hamstring), FB
Kyle Juszczyk (knee), T Mike McGlinchey (knee), RB Raheem Mostert (knee), WR
Deebo Samuel (groin), T Joe Staley (fibula), CB Ahkello Witherspoon (foot)
Limited Participation in Practice
DE Dee Ford (quadricep), TE George Kittle (groin), CB K'Waun Williams (hand)
Washington Redskins Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
S Deshazor Everett (ankle), LB Josh Harvey-Clemons (hamstring), G Wes Martin (chest), CB Josh Norman (thigh, hand), RB Chris Thompson (toe)
Limited Participation in Practice
TE Vernon Davis (concussion)
Full Participation in Practice
QB Case Keenum (right shoulder, foot), RB Adrian Peterson (quadricep)
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