Injury updates; Nolan wants C. Williams to lose 10 pounds

The San Francisco 49ers are playing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania. The team entered the game missing three players due to injuries. They are quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), running back Elijah Mitchell (groin), and cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle). All three were among San Francisco's seven inactive players. Below are the 49ers-related in-game injury updates. QB Brock Purdy (elbow, returned) Quarterback Brock Purdy was injured in the first quarter on the throw that was ruled a fumble recovery by the Eagles. The training staff evaluated the rookie passer's throwing arm. Josh Johnson

The San Francisco 49ers are playing the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round of the playoffs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The team entered the game missing only two players due to injuries. They are quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) and cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle). Both were among San Francisco's seven inactive players. Below are the 49ers-related in-game injury updates. DE Charles Omenihu (oblique, questionable) Charles Omenihu headed for the locker room late in the first quarter. Jordan Willis replaced him at defensive end. Omenihu emerged from the locker room early in the second quarter and slowly returned to the

The San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator, DeMeco Ryans, is a hot name in head coaching searches. The assistant coach has already interviewed with the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. The Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts still hope to speak with Ryans about their head coach vacancies. Right now, Ryans and the 49ers are focused on their NFC Championship Game opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles. Players know their time with the defensive coordinator is running out, though. In their minds, there is no doubt that Ryans will thrive as a head coach, whether that be after this season or down the road. "He's going to be a great head coach," defensive end Nick Bosa told reporters on Wednesday. "I think he's as good as it gets when it comes to the scheme on

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