The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 5 contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and running back Raheem Mostert (knee) were on the practice field for the second consecutive day. Safety Jimmie Ward returned after having some tests done on his wrist and missing Wednesday's practice.
Garoppolo has missed the last two games after suffering an ankle injury during Week 2 against the New York Jets. The 49ers hope to get him back in the lineup soon but will be cautious with his return.
"Hopefully, we get Jimmy back," general manager John Lynch said this week. "His ankle is responding well. You have to kind of think big-picture on these decisions."
QB Jimmy Garoppolo has been jogging and throwing at start of practice with no visible sign of issues with sprained right ankle. #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) October 8, 2020
Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley remains in the concussion protocol and did not practice while Ahkello Witherspoon reportedly looks good as he aims to return from a hamstring injury.
No Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) or Dontae Johnson (groin) at the start of #49ers practice. Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) seemed to be moving well. He, Jason Verrett and Jamar Taylor (nickel) could be the CB crew Sunday.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) October 8, 2020
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel missed practice due to an illness. This past weekend was his first game back after suffering a Jones fracture in June.
Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Dolphins, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DE Ezekiel Ansah (biceps), CB Dontae Johnson (groin), CB Emmanuel Moseley (concussion), WR Deebo Samuel (illness), CB K'Waun Williams (knee, hip)
Limited Participation in Practice
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (quadricep), RB Raheem Mostert (knee), CB Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring)
Full Participation in Practice
WR Dante Pettis (knee), WR Trent Taylor (ankle), S Jimmie Ward (wrist)
Miami Dolphins Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
T Austin Jackson (foot), RB Malcolm Perry (illness), TE Durham Smythe (knee)
Limited Participation in Practice
DE Shaq Lawson (shoulder)
Full Participation in Practice
S Clayton Fejedelem (pectoral), S Kavon Frazier (shoulder), CB Xavien Howard (knee), CB Byron Jones (groin, achilles), G Solomon Kindley (foot), WR DeVante Parker (ankle)
