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.
You won't see Javon Kinlaw's name in the participation report below. That's because the defensive tackle remains on the injured reserve list, and the 49ers aren't obligated to share his status.
The 49ers opened Kinlaw's practice window, and the defender returned to the practice field on Wednesday. He has not played since Week 3 due to a setback in his surgically reconstructed knee.
Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who landed in the concussion protocol following last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks, has not been wearing a blue no-contact jersey, indicating that he is making significant progress and could be ready to go this weekend.
No blue, no-contact jersey today for CB Charvarius Ward, which indicates he's in the final, contact stage of the concussion protocol. #49ers pic.twitter.com/aIoHL5cT0V
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) December 21, 2022
Brock Purdy was reportedly throwing well during the portion of practice that is open to the media. The rookie quarterback played through oblique and rib injuries against the Seahawks. However, he was still a limited participant on Wednesday.
Defensive end Kerry Hyder returned to practice after missing Tuesday's session.
Reporters spotted wide receiver Deebo Samuel getting some light work on a side field. He is not expected to play on Saturday.
49ers practice, Kerry Hyder Jr. was back in practice after missing yesterday
Deebo Samuel (knee, ankle) was doing some jogging, rehab work on side field
— Jake Hutchinson (@hutchdiesel) December 21, 2022
"I think this week, there would be a chance if we were that desperate," head coach Shanahan said of Samuel on Tuesday. "But I'm not even looking into it this week, and we'll see how he is next Monday and make that decision."
Below are Wednesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Commanders, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), DL Kevin Givens (knee), DB Tarvarius Moore (illness, knee), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee)
Limited Participation in Practice
DL Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), DL Kerry Hyder (ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee), QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle), CB Charvarius Ward (concussion)
Full Participation in Practice
WR Danny Gray (hamstring), T Trent Williams (not injury related - resting player), CB Samuel Womack (concussion)
Washington Commanders Wednesday 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)