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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 16 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Several players did not practice on Tuesday. Among them are cornerback Richard Sherman, who is day-to-day with a calf injury, and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, who is day-to-day with a knee injury. Others who are day-to-day are defensive end Dion Jordan (knee sprain) and safety Tarvarius Moore (knee sprain).
Head coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters that three players, quarterback Nick Mullens, running back Raheem Mostert, and wide receiver
Deebo Samuel, are done for the remainder of the season. Mullens may
require surgery for the elbow injury he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys while Mostert
re-aggravated his ankle injury. Samuel was only expected to return from his hamstring injury should the 49ers make the playoffs, which will not occur.
Safety Jimmie Ward is in the concussion protocol. Cornerback
Jason Verrett returned to practice after missing Sunday's game due to an illness.
The 49ers
opened the practice window for Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle). However, Shanahan doesn't expect the quarterback to play on Saturday, which means C.J. Beathard is likely to start. The coach also
stated that there is a chance that tight end
George Kittle (foot) returns to the football field against the Cardinals.
Below are Tuesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Cardinals, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Tuesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DE Dion Jordan (knee), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), S Tarvarius Moore (knee), RB Raheem Mostert (ankle), QB Nick Mullens (right elbow), WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), CB Richard Sherman (calf), S Jimmie Ward (concussion)
Limited Participation in Practice
C Hroniss Grasu (knee), WR Richie James (ankle)
Full Participation in Practice
CB Jason Verrett (illness)
Arizona Cardinals Tuesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
TE Darrell Daniels (hamstring), RB Chase Edmonds (ankle, knee), WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin), LB Dennis Gardeck (knee), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring, calf), LB Haason Reddick (shoulder), TE Maxx Williams (ankle)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Kylie Fitts (hamstring), G Justin Pugh (calf), S Jalen Thompson (ankle)
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