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49ers-Bears Injury Report: Deebo Samuel returns to practice; Still no Trent Williams
Oct 28, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 8 contest against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Wide receiver
Deebo Samuel returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday's session. However, there was still no sign of left tackle
Trent Williams. The offensive lineman last practiced on Monday, October 18, when he tweaked his ankle injury.
Quarterback Trey Lance took part in his second practice of the week after missing time with an ankle sprain.
Reporters saw tight end
George Kittle (injured reserve), safety Jaquiski Tartt, and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair working on a side field. The 49ers are expected to open Kittle's practice window next week with the possibility of the tight end returning for Week 9.
Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Bears, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion), DL
Nick Bosa (not injury related - resting player), DL Dee Ford (concussion), DL Maurice Hurst (calf), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (knee), T Trent Williams (ankle, elbow)
Limited Participation in Practice
DL Samson Ebukam (ankle), LB Marcell Harris (thumb), QB Trey Lance (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (calf)
Full Participation in Practice
C Alex Mack (not injury related - resting player)
Chicago Bears Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
LB Khalil Mack (foot)
Limited Participation in Practice
S
Tashaun Gipson (hip), DT Akiem Hicks (groin)
Full Participation in Practice
G James Daniels (knee), WR Jakeem Grant (ankle), TE J.P. Holtz (quadricep), LB Sam Kamara (knee), DE Bilal Nichols (knee), WR Allen Robinson (ankle)
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