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49ers-Packers Injury Report: George Kittle, Deebo Samuel return to practice
Nov 21, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 12 contest against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
George Kittle has not practiced since sustaining knee and ankle injuries during Week 9, and has missed the 49ers' last two games. The Pro Bowl tight end got
back on the practice field on Thursday but was wearing a blue non-contact jersey. His status is expected to be a game-day decision.
WR
Deebo Samuel (shoulder) was also back on the practice field after missing Wednesday's session. He, too, was wearing a blue non-contact jersey.
WR Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) was limited.
RB Matt Breida (ankle), DE Dee Ford (quadricep, hamstring), K Robbie Gould (right quadricep), and OT Joe Staley (finger) did not practice. Although, Breida and Ford were seen getting some work in on the side.
Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Packers, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
RB Matt Breida (ankle), DE Dee Ford (quadricep, hamstring), K Robbie Gould (right quadricep), T Joe Staley (finger)
Limited Participation in Practice
TE George Kittle (knee, ankle), WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder), WR Emmanuel Sanders (ribs)
Full Participation in Practice
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion), DT D.J. Jones (groin), RB Raheem Mostert (knee)
Green Bay Packers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
TE Marcedes Lewis (not injury related)
Limited Participation in Practice
WR Davante Adams (toe), T Bryan Bulaga (not injury related), TE Jimmy Graham (not injury related), G Cole Madison (knee), RB Dan Vitale (knee), CB Tramon Williams (not injury related)
Full Participation in Practice
LB
Oren Burks (chest), WR Jake Kumerow (finger), LB Blake Martinez (hand), S Will Redmond (shoulder), LB Preston Smith (hand), CB Tremon Smith (concussion), LB Ty Summers (concussion), TE Robert Tonyan (hip)
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