The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 16 contest against the Washington Commanders on Saturday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
There were no big surprises with the list of players who didn't practice on Tuesday. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is likely done for the season. Defensive linemen Kevin Givens, Kerry Hyder, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel are expected to miss time.
Quarterback Brock Purdy was among the players who were limited participants on Tuesday. He played through oblique and rib injuries last week against the Seattle Seattle Seahawks.
"I think he's in a good spot," Shanahan said of his rookie quarterback. "He's better right now than he was last week, going into the game. But he's still going to be somewhat limited today."
It's worth noting that Purdy was seen throwing the football at practice, something he did not do at all last week.
A good sign for #49ers QB Brock Purdy, who is expected to be limited in today's practice with rib and oblique issues: he's throwing in early open portion of practice. He threw zero passes before Thursday leading into game in Seattle… pic.twitter.com/sOZLuVFuw6
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) December 20, 2022
Defensive end Arik Armstead and running back Christian McCaffrey were also limited, as was cornerback Charvarius Ward, who reported to the team last Friday exhibiting concussion symptoms.
#49ers Brock Purdy throwing at practice, unlike last week because of oblique/rib injury
Also:
CB Charvarius Ward looks good after concussion protocolRB1 McCaffrey A-Ok
LT Trent Williams rest day
No Deebo Samuel but I saw in locker room without boot or other braces pic.twitter.com/xVxIetCVsH
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) December 20, 2022
The 49ers also opened the practice windows for defensive linemen Javon Kinlaw and Kalia Davis. Davis practiced on Tuesday, while Kinlaw is expected to join his teammates for Wednesday's session.
First day of NFL practice for Kalia Davis, wearing 93 - same as D.J. Jones, who John Lynch likened him to when he was drafted, cited "get off, explosion"
Looked like Mike McGlinchey gave him a bit of encouragement before practice started pic.twitter.com/KdJf2EF4d8
— Jake Hutchinson (@hutchdiesel) December 20, 2022
Cornerback Samuel Womack was a full participant after being inactive against the Seahawks due to a concussion.
Below are Tuesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Commanders, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Tuesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), DL Kevin Givens (knee), DL Kerry Hyder (ankle), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee), T Trent Williams (not injury related - resting player)
Limited Participation in Practice
DL Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee), DB Tarvarius Moore (knee), QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle), CB Charvarius Ward (concussion)
Full Participation in Practice
WR Danny Gray (hamstring), CB Samuel Womack (concussion)
Washington Commanders Tuesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
T Saahdiq Charles (concussion)
Limited Participation in Practice
S Kamren Curl (ankle), RB Antonio Gibson (foot), G Andrew Norwell (shoulder), CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle), DE Chase Young (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
RB Brian Robinson (quadricep)