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49ers-Titans Injury Report: Elijah Mitchell, Talanoa Hufanga don’t practice; Azeez Al-Shaair, Jaquiski Tartt limited
Dec 21, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 16 contest against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The team held Tuesday's practice—a walk-through—on the Levi's Stadium field due to the late start time of 5:30 p.m. PT. That provided sufficient light for the session.
Running back
Elijah Mitchell was among those who did not practice. While the rookie has cleared the concussion protocol, he is still recovering from a knee injury. On Tuesday afternoon, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitchell "had some encouraging things happen this weekend" regarding the injury. However, his status remains a game-time decision. Mitchell was inactive this past Sunday.
Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was another inactive player on Sunday. The good news is that he practiced—albeit limited.
Safety Jaquiski Tartt is dealing with an ankle sprain. He, too, was limited. Safety
Talanoa Hufanga, who suffered a knee sprain on Sunday, did not practice.
Below are Tuesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Titans, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Tuesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
LB
Dre Greenlaw (groin), S Talanoa Hufanga (knee), DL Maurice Hurst (calf), RB Elijah Mitchell (knee)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (elbow), S Jaquiski Tartt (ankle)
Tennessee Titans Tuesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
WR Julio Jones (hamstring), T Taylor Lewan (back), LB David Long (hamstring), DT Larrell Murchison (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
RB D'Onta Foreman (ankle), CB Janoris Jenkins (ankle), G David Quessenberry (knee), G Rodger Saffold (shoulder), DT Teair Tart (ankle)
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