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49ers-Cardinals Injury Report: Javon Kinlaw among six sidelined, Josh Rosen practices
Dec 23, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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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.
Newly-signed quarterback
Josh Rosen was on the field for his first practice with the 49ers, joining Saturday's starter,
C.J. Beathard, and Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers opened the practice window for Garoppolo on Tuesday but he is not expected to play against the Cardinals. Rosen will serve as Beathard's backup with practice squad quarterback Josh Johnson on the COVID-19 list.
Cornerback
Richard Sherman and defensive tackle
Javon Kinlaw were among six players who did not practice. Three of those six, however, won't play again this season. Running back Raheem Mostert, quarterback Nick Mullens, and wide receiver
Deebo Samuel will be placed on injured reserve due to their respective injuries.
Defensive end
Dion Jordan and safety
Tarvarius Moore, who did not practice on Tuesday, were limited on Wednesday.
Below are Wednesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Cardinals, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DT Javon Kinlaw (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), DE Dion Jordan (knee), S Tarvarius Moore (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
CB
Jason Verrett (illness)
Arizona Cardinals Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
C Mason Cole (not injury related), TE Darrell Daniels (hamstring), RB Chase Edmonds (ankle, knee), WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin), LB Dennis Gardeck (knee), WR DeAndre Hopkins (not injury related), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring, calf), TE Maxx Williams (ankle)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Kylie Fitts (hamstring), DT Domata Peko (not injury related), G Justin Pugh (calf), LB Haason Reddick (shoulder), S Jalen Thompson (ankle)
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