Ward remains away from 49ers; CMC, Jennings limited in practice

SANTA CLARA — Cornerback Charvarius Ward remains away from the 49ers while mourning his daughter's recent passing. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he has not talked with Ward about any timetable for his return to the 49ers. Amani Joy Ward passed away on Oct. 28, just shy of her second birthday. A service is scheduled for Friday in Dallas, Shanahan said. Meanwhile, the 49ers appear to be on pace to get two top offensive skill players back in action. Running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Jauan Jennings were scheduled for limited practice on Wednesday afternoon, Shanahan said. If both players make it through the week without any issues, they are likely to be back as main contributors when the 49ers return to action Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey, last year's NFL Offensive Player of the Year, missed the first eight games of the season due to bilateral Achilles tendinitis. He remains on injured reserve, though the 49ers on Monday designated him for return. Jennings has been out since sustaining a strained hip flexor muscle in the 49ers' Oct. 10 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Jennings had 25 catches for 404 yards and three touchdowns in the 49ers' first...