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49ers-Broncos Injury Report: George Kittle limited, Arik Armstead doesn’t practice
Sep 21, 2022 at 3:49 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 3 contest against the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
George Kittle starts the week as a limited participant in practice. The team hopes its All-Pro tight end can make his 2022 season debut in Denver this weekend.
Defensive lineman
Arik Armstead did not practice after injuring his foot against the Seattle Seahawks. Shanahan doesn't sound concerned about his availability for Week 3, though.
"I think he'll be all right," Shanahan said.
Below are Wednesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Broncos, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DL Arik Armstead (foot), OL Daniel Brunskill (hamstring), RB
Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle), TE Tyler Kroft (knee), T
Trent Williams (not injury related - resting player)
Limited Participation in Practice
TE George Kittle (groin)
Denver Broncos Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DE Randy Gregory (knee), WR Jerry Jeudy (rib, shoulder), DT D.J. Jones (ankle), G Quinn Meinerz (hamstring), CB Darius Phillips (hamstring), CB Patrick Surtain (shoulder)
Limited Participation in Practice
WR K.J. Hamler (knee, hip), LB Josey Jewell (calf), S Caden Sterns (hip)
Full Participation in Practice
T Billy Turner (knee), CB K'Waun Williams (wrist)
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