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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 10 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Defensive linemen
Arik Armstead (foot, ankle) and Samson Ebukam (quadricep, Achilles) were noticeably absent from Friday's practice. Neither practiced this week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled out Armstead for Sunday's game. However, the 49ers listed Ebukam as "doubtful."
Defensive tackle
Javon Kinlaw (knee) isn't eligible to return to practice until after the Chargers game. That means the 49ers could be without three of their four starting defensive linemen on Sunday.
Obviously, cornerback Jason Verrett has been ruled out after suffering a
season-ending Achilles injury on Wednesday. He is headed to the injured reserve list.
Four players who missed Week 8's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams didn't appear on the pre-game injury list. They are wide receiver
Deebo Samuel (hamstring), fullback
Kyle Juszczyk (finger), linebacker
Dre Greenlaw (calf), and wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (hamstring). All four are good to go.
Shanahan said the 49ers expect to activate multiple players from the injured reserve list ahead of Sunday's game. Running back
Elijah Mitchell (knee), linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), offensive lineman
Colton McKivitz (knee), and defensive end Jordan Willis (knee) all made it through a week of practice.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will be without wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
Below are the official injury reports for the 49ers and Chargers, provided by the 49ers Communications staff. Also included are Friday's practice participation reports.
San Francisco 49ers
Out
DL Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), CB Jason Verrett (knee, Achilles)
Doubtful
DL Samson Ebukam (quadricep, Achilles)
Los Angeles Chargers
Out
WR Keenan Allen (hamstring), K Dustin Hopkins (right hamstring), WR Mike Williams (ankle)
Doubtful
LB Chris Rumph (knee)
Questionable
G Brenden Jaimes (shoulder), T Trey Pipkins (knee)
San Francisco 49ers Friday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DL Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), DL Samson Ebukam (quadricep, Achilles), TE Tyler Kroft (not injury related - personal matter), CB Jason Verrett (knee, Achilles)
Full Participation in Practice
OL
Aaron Banks (not injury related - personal matter), LB Dre Greenlaw (calf), WR Jauan Jennings (hamstring), FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger), WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), DB Jimmie Ward (hand), T
Trent Williams (not injury related - resting player)
Los Angeles Chargers Friday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
WR Keenan Allen (hamstring), K Dustin Hopkins (right hamstring), T Trey Pipkins (knee), WR Mike Williams (ankle)
Limited Participation in Practice
G Brenden Jaimes (shoulder), LB Chris Rumph (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
WR DeAndre Carter (ribs), LB Khalil Mack (not injury related - resting player), TE Tre' McKitty (hamstring), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (groin), LB Troy Reeder (ankle), G Jamaree Salyer (ankle)
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