Injury Report: Michael Wilhoite, Alex Boone out; Aaron Lynch, Torrey Smith questionable
Dec 18, 2015 at 2:20 PM
•
Two San Francisco 49ers have been rules out for Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Jim Tomsula stated on Friday that
LB Michael Wilhoite and
LG Alex Boone were definitely out. Wilhoite has a high ankle sprain while Boone has a sprained MCL.
LB Aaron Lynch and
WR Torrey Smith are listed as questionable. Lynch remains in the concussion protocol this week. While he has practiced, he has done so in a blue no-contact jersey. Smith practiced for the first time on Friday after dealing with back issues.
A massive 18 players appeared as probable on the 49ers' injury report.
The 49ers and Bengals kick off at 1:25 PM on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers
Out: LG Alex Boone (knee), LB Michael Wilhoite (ankle)
Questionable: OLB Aaron Lynch (concussion), WR Torrey Smith (back, toe), CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring)
Probable: DT
Arik Armstead (shoulder), WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring), LB Navorro Bowman (shoulder, finger), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder), CB Marcus Cromartie (hip), DT Quinton Dial (shoulder), RB Kendall Gaskins (concussion), LB Eli Harold (shoulder, hamstring), C Marcus Martin (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (concussion), T Erik Pears (knee), DT Mike Purcell (shoulder), S Eric Reid (shoulder), WR Jerome Simpson (finger), T Joe Staley (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (ankle), G Andrew Tiller (knee), S Jimmie Ward (elbow)
Cincinnati Bengals
Out: QB Andy Dalton (thumb), TE Tyler Eifert (concussion), T Jake Fisher (concussion), S George Iloka (groin)
Probable: C Russell Bodine (finger), LB Vontaze Burfict (knee), CB Leon Hall (back), DE Michael Johnson (back), CB Adam Jones (foot), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (knee), T Andrew Whitworth (knee)
LISTEN
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers vs. Giants Injury Report: Brandon Aiyuk questionable; Saquon Barkley ruled out
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 3 contest against the New York Giants on Thursday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Brandon Aiyuk will likely be a game-time decision. On Wednesday morning, general manager John Lynch shared that the wide receiver is working hard this week to play on Thursday. Aiyuk suffered a shoulder injury on a catch during the 49ers' opening drive on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
"I think, with Brandon, with these Thursday night games, they're a quick turnaround," Lynch said during a radio interview. "So he clearly got something irritated in his chest/shoulder area. He's working really hard to try to get ready.
49ers vs. Rams injury update: CB Ambry Thomas (knee) questionable to return
By Rohan Chakravarthi
Sep 17
The San Francisco 49ers were able to get out of Week 1 nearly injury-free, as cornerback Ambry Thomas was cleared of a concussion, which was the lone listed injury following the game for head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Unfortunately, the first injury of the game for the 49ers in Week 2 has arrived, as cornerback Ambry Thomas is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Thomas had started the game at outside cornerback, but was replaced by veteran Isaiah Oliver, who moved inside, placing Deommodore Lenoir on the outside to start the defense's second drive.
Potential reason why the
49ers vs. Rams Injury Report: Samuel Womack ruled out
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 2 contest against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that cornerback Samuel Womack injured his MCL during Wednesday's practice and will end up on short-term injured reserve. He will not require surgery.
Below are the official injury reports for the 49ers and Rams, provided by the 49ers Communications staff. Also included are Friday's practice participation reports.
San Francisco 49ers
Out
CB Samuel Womack (knee)
Los Angeles Rams
Questionable
LB Ernest
Why Alex Smith continues to be impressed by 49ers QB Brock Purdy
The San Francisco 49ers have been impressive through their first two games of the season. Quarterback Brock Purdy continues to win. His regular-season win streak could extend to eight games on Thursday night, with the Niners hosting the New York Giants at Levi's Stadium.
One former player who remains impressed by the 49ers' second-year quarterback is Alex Smith. Smith addressed those who question whether Purdy, the last overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, is for real and if the young quarterback can "take this team the distance."
"He doesn't look like Josh Allen or Justin Herbert, the guys that we want to label these premier quarterbacks in the NFL, but he's built, and it's a perfect place to be because he's an amazing facilitator of this offense," Smith said on
