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49ers-Vikings Injury Report: Elijah Mitchell returns to practice, reinforcements could be on the way
Nov 24, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 12 contest against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Running back
Elijah Mitchell returned to practice after undergoing surgery last week to repair a finger fracture. He was limited, and practiced in a blue no-contact jersey with his finger wrapped. Mitchell was inactive during Sunday's win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Two players, running back
JaMycal Hasty and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, did not practice. The 49ers gave tackle
Trent Williams and center
Alex Mack a veteran day off.
Two defenders, defensive end
Dee Ford and linebacker
Dre Greenlaw, are
expected to be activated from injured reserve this week, and could play on Sunday.
Below are Wednesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Vikings, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
RB JaMycal Hasty (ankle), DL Maurice Hurst (calf), C Alex Mack (not injury related - resting player), T Trent Williams (not injury related - resting player)
Limited Participation in Practice
RB Elijah Mitchell (rib, finger), CB
Josh Norman (rib), OL
Laken Tomlinson (ankle)
Minnesota Vikings Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DE Everson Griffen (not injury related - personal matter)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Anthony Barr (knee), CB Bashaud Breeland (groin), G Wyatt Davis (ankle)
Full Participation in Practice
WR K.J. Osborn (knee)
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