49ers announce practice squad moves ahead of Dolphins game

The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Elevated (standard) from the practice squad to the active roster: RB Tevin Coleman CB Janoris Jenkins On Friday, the 49ers only ruled out one player, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), for Sunday's game. However, two players, running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) and cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle), were listed as "questionable" to play. The 49ers and Eagles kick off from Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday at noon Pacific (3 p.m. Eastern). The winner

There probably wasn't much concern inside the San Francisco 49ers building surrounding running back Christian McCaffrey's availability for Sunday's NFC Championship Game matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. When asked about the chances of not playing this weekend, McCaffrey responded, "Zero." The media has kept an eye on the situation because McCaffrey missed the first two practices this week due to a calf contusion. The running back was back on the practice field on Friday, though, indicating he will be ready to go against the Eagles. The bad news is that running back Elijah Mitchell, who also missed Wednesday's and Thursday's practices, was not on the

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy spoke with reporters after Friday's practice, providing final updates ahead of the team's NFC Championship Game matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here is everything they had to say. Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Opening Comments: "Alright, injuries for the game. [QB Jimmy] Garoppolo will be out. [RB] Elijah Mitchell, questionable. [CB] Ambry Thomas, questionable. Go ahead." What did you see from RB Christian McCaffrey today during practice? "He looked full go." Did Elijah get out and practice at

This is something special. You can already feel it in the air. This weekend, with the scope of the NFL season boiled down to two games, there's no hint of fraudulence left. There's no frisky underdog just hoping to make some noise. On Sunday, we're going to witness two heavyweight fights, one juggernaut against another for control of each conference, no love lost between the contestants. It's gonna be fun. But with the stakes raised as high as they are, the buoyant enthusiasm that permeates a winning season has vanished. It's been boiled away by the crucible of postseason pressure. Lose tomorrow, and there is no more football this season. No more chances for a special iteration of a storied team. An offseason into the howling dark of frustration and