Harbaugh declines to discuss Michigan; NT Mike Purcell promoted to active roster

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 12 matchup at home against the Minnesota Vikings. These players will not suit up for Sunday's game. Inactives: RB JaMycal Hasty DL Maurice Hurst OL Colton McKivitz DL Jordan Willis The 49ers already ruled out running back JaMycal Hasty due to an ankle injury. In addition, defensive lineman Maurice Hurst was listed as "doubtful" due to a calf injury. Running back Elijah Mitchell, listed as "questionable" as he continues to recover from a finger fracture, is active. On Saturday night, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the 49ers

The season ended prematurely for offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. McGlinchey suffered a torn quad in the San Francisco 49ers' November 7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Kinlaw has been dealing with a knee injury that was initially sustained at the end of last season. He recently underwent ACL reconstruction. "Evaluation of the knee in surgery confirmed suspicions that the ACL had chronic changes that would be best treated with ACL reconstruction," read a joint statement from the 49ers medical staff, Dr. Tim McAdams, and Dr. Neal ElAttrache. "This procedure gives him the best opportunity to make a full recovery and return to

Did uncalled holding penalties help the San Francisco 49ers en route to their big offensive performance against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday? Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer seems to think so. Zimmer told reporters after his team's 34-26 loss to the 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday that the 49ers were holding with frequency throughout the game and that officials weren't consistent in calling penalties. Zimmer made the comments after being asked about runs made by 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who had six carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns during the game. "I think we misaligned on that one (run). The other ones were -- these guys hold all the time, so they're grabbing us around the waist, grabbing our backs," Zimmer said. "The

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans spoke with reporters after today's practice. Here is everything they had to say. Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel I asked QB Jimmy Garoppolo about this yesterday, but he said it'd be a better question for the coaches. I looked at the offensive efficiency splits, first and third down, you guys are at or near the top of the league. Second down, like 23, 24. Is that something that you guys are aware of and is that something, do you have any theories as to why second down has been less