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49ers-Packers Injury Updates: K’Waun Williams, Josh Norman exit game
Sep 26, 2021 at 5:46 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 3's matchup against the Green Bay Packers without running back
Elijah Mitchell. He is dealing with a shoulder injury. Also inactive are offensive lineman
Aaron Banks and cornerbacks Dre Kirkpatrick and
Ambry Thomas.
Below are the 49ers-Packers in-game injury updates.
CB K'Waun Williams
Williams left the game in the first quarter and was examined on the sideline. The team announced that he is "questionable" to return due to a calf injury. Rookie
Deommodore Lenoir stepped in at nickel cornerback, replacing Williams.
CB Josh Norman
Norman exited the game in the closing minutes of the first half. He headed into the locker room to be examined. He was later announced as "questionable" to return.
Update: Norman was later ruled "out" for the remainder of the game due to a chest injury.
CB Dontae Johnson
Johnson entered the game following Norman's injury. He was injured and then examined in the medical tent.
Update: Johnson returned to the game before the end of the first half and was immediately targeted by Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Davante Adams.
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