49ers-Seahawks Injury Report: Kwon Alexander, Jimmie Ward return to practice

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 8 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.

Cornerback Jason Verrett was given Wednesday off as a veteran day, and was back at practice on Thursday. Another defensive back, safety Jimmie Ward, returned. He has been dealing with a quad injury and was inactive on Sunday against the New England Patriots.

Linebacker Kwon Alexander returned to practice. He's been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain during the 49ers' Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Those are the major differences from Wednesday's injury report. Running back Tevin Coleman, tight end Jordan Reed, and cornerback K'Waun Williams continue to work their way back but their statuses aren't reported below since they remain on injured reserve.

Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Seahawks, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice

Did Not Participate In Practice
WR Richie James (ankle), WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), S Jaquiski Tartt (groin), RB Jeff Wilson (ankle)

Limited Participation in Practice
LB Kwon Alexander (ankle), S Jimmie Ward (quadricep)

Full Participation in Practice
CB Jason Verrett (not injury related)

Seattle Seahawks Thursday Practice

Did Not Participate In Practice
S Jamal Adams (groin, illness), S Ugochukwu Amadi (hamstring), T Duane Brown (knee), RB Chris Carson (foot), CB Shaquill Griffin (concussion, hamstring), RB Travis Homer (knee), RB Carlos Hyde (hamstring), G Mike Iupati (back), DE Benson Mayowa (ankle)

Limited Participation in Practice
CB Quinton Dunbar (knee, resting vet), WR DK Metcalf (not injury related), CB Ryan Neal (hamstring), DT Jarran Reed (not injury related)