Johnson to battle to remain a starter

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 3 contest against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Safety Jimmie Ward, linebacker Fred Warner, and tackle Trent Williams returned to practice after receiving Wednesday off. None are dealing with injuries. Running back Elijah Mitchell remains out. He sustained a shoulder injury during the 49ers' Week 2 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. After missing two days of practice, Mitchell's chances of playing this weekend appear to be slim. Also absent were defensive end Arik Armstead, running back JaMycal Hasty, and defensive tackle Kevin Givens. The latter two are headed for injured reserve and expected to remain out for a while. Running back

The San Francisco 49ers are signing running back Kerryon Johnson to the practice squad, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The news comes after running back Raheem Mostert, initially thought to have suffered an injury that would sideline him for eight weeks, announced that he has opted to have season-ending surgery to repair what head coach Kyle Shanahan described as "chipped knee cartilage." Today's reports state that Mostert suffered a torn meniscus. And with RB Raheem Mostert announcing today that he is out for the season

The San Francisco 49ers announced several roster moves today, including the signing of cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick to a one-year deal. His signing was first reported yesterday by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Niners also announced the following additional moves. CB Dontae Johnson has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster LB Curtis Bolton and RB Kerryon Johnson have been signed to the practice squad WR Isaiah Zuber has been released from the practice squad The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown. Kirkpatrick (6-2, 190) was originally

The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of tomorrow night's Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Activated from the practice squad RB Kerryon Johnson Placed on injured reserve DL Kevin Givens RB JaMycal Hasty Givens and Hasty were injured during the 49ers' Week 2 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Both suffered ankle injuries but could return later this season. San Francisco enters the game with a 2-0 record while Green Bay is 1-1. Kickoff between the two teams is scheduled for 5:20 p.m. from Levi's Stadium. The home-team Niners are currently favored by 3.5