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Deebo Samuel, Kyle Juszczyk, others return to practice for 49ers
Nov 7, 2022 at 11:33 AM
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The San Francisco 49ers
opened the 21-day practice windows for running back
Elijah Mitchell, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, and offensive lineman
Colton McKivitz. All three were on the practice field on Monday.
They aren't the only ones preparing to return from injuries. As expected, wide receiver
Deebo Samuel (hamstring), fullback
Kyle Juszczyk (finger), and wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (hamstring) returned to the practice field.
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Neither Samuel nor Juszczyk practiced in the week leading to the road win against the Los Angeles Rams. Jennings missed the first two practices that week but was a limited participant in the third.
Cornerback Jason Verrett (knee), inactive against the Rams, was limited in the week leading to that game. Reporters saw him on the practice field for Monday's light bonus session.
Noticeably absent from the early portion of practice (reporters must leave once team drills begin) were defensive lineman
Arik Armstead (foot, ankle) and linebacker
Dre Greenlaw (calf). However, the
49ers have three more practices (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) scheduled for this week.
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