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49ers-Saints Injury Report: Lynch, Robinson absent from practice
OLB Aaron Lynch and
CB Rashard Robinson continue to miss practice time following injuries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lynch left the game after his legs were buried by players under a pileup during a tackle. Robinson left the game when
DL DeForest Buckner stepped on his left foot.
RB Carlos Hyde practiced for the second straight day but was once again wearing a blue non-contact jersey. Head coach Chip Kelly said today that it would be entirely up to the medical staff to clear Hyde for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
Below are the practice participation reports for both the 49ers and the Saints.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Practice
LB Aaron Lynch (ankle), CB Rashard Robinson (knee)
Limited Participation
LB Nick Bellore (shoulder), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder)
Full Participation
DT
Arik Armstead (shoulder), G Zane Beadles (ankle/knee), DT Quinton Dial (knee)
New Orleans Saints Wednesday Practice
Did Not Practice
T Terron Armstead (knee), LB Danell Ellerbe (quadricep), S Kenny Vaccaro (knee)
Limited Participation
LB Stephone Anthony (hamstring), CB Delvin Breaux (fibula), WR Jake Lampman (knee), LB James Laurinaitis (quadricep), CB Sterling Moore (abdomen), C Max Unger (shoulder)
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