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49ers vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Javon Hargrave, Arik Armstead among 5 ruled out for Week 15
Dec 15, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Practice Notes
Linebacker
Dre Greenlaw returned to the practice field after missing Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. That's good news for the 49ers, who look to extend their winning streak to six games.
Guard
Spencer Burford practiced for the second consecutive day, a positive sign heading into this weekend. Guard
Aaron Banks returned to practice after missing Thursday's session with a hip injury.
Cornerback
Charvarius Ward, defensive tackle
Javon Hargrave, and tight end
Ross Dwelley were seen working on the side as their teammates went through practice. Defensive tackle Arik Armstead, linebacker Oren Burks, and running back
Elijah Mitchell were nowhere to be seen during the portion of practice open to the media.
The 49ers ruled out Armstead, Hargrave, Burks, Mitchell, and Dwelley for Sunday's game. Greenlaw, Ward, Burford, and Banks are listed as "questionable." On Saturday, we'll likely see a running back and defensive lineman elevated from the practice squad.
Below are the official injury reports for the 49ers and Cardinals, provided by the 49ers Communications staff. Also included are Friday's practice participation reports.
San Francisco 49ers
Out
DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), LB Oren Burks (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring), RB Elijah Mitchell (knee)
Questionable
G Aaron Banks (hip), G Spencer Burford (knee), LB Dre Greenlaw (hip, ankle), CB Charvarius Ward (groin)
Arizona Cardinals
Out
CB Bobby Price (quadricep)
Questionable
LB Krys Barnes (ribs), WR Marquise Brown (heel), P Blake Gillikin (back), TE Geoff Swaim (back), G Elijah Wilkinson (neck), WR Michael Wilson (neck)
San Francisco 49ers Friday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), LB Oren Burks (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring), RB Elijah Mitchell (knee)
Limited Participation in Practice
G Aaron Banks (hip), G Spencer Burford (knee), LB Dre Greenlaw (hip, ankle), CB Charvarius Ward (groin)
Full Participation in Practice
CB
Darrell Luter (hamstring)
Arizona Cardinals Friday Practice
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Krys Barnes (ribs), WR Marquise Brown (heel), P Blake Gillikin (back), CB Bobby Price (quadricep), TE Geoff Swaim (back), WR Michael Wilson (neck)
Full Participation in Practice
RB Emari Demercado (neck), CB Antonio Hamilton (groin), QB
Kyler Murray (right thumb), DT Kevin Strong (knee), CB Starling Thomas (ankle), S Jalen Thompson (toe), G Elijah Wilkinson (neck)
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