The 49ers announced that wide receiver Tavon Austin had been placed on injured reserve. The team also activated wide receiver Richie James from the active/non-football injury list.
Did not appear to practice on Thursday:
- WR Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring)
- WR Tavon Austin (IR, knee)
- DE Nick Bosa (leg)
- WR Kendrick Bourne (possible vet day)
- C Ben Garland (ankle)
- FB Kyle Juszczyk (hamstring)
- TE Jordan Reed (possible vet day)
- WR Deebo Samuel (foot)
- WR Trent Taylor (unknown)
- CB Jason Verrett (hamstring)
- LB Fred Warner (COVID-19 list)
General manager John Lynch revealed on Thursday morning that Verrett suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice. The 49ers are awaiting word on the severity of the injury.
Appeared to return to practice:
- DE Dee Ford (calf, individual work)
- LB Dre Greenlaw (concussion)
- WR Richie James (hand)
- DE Dion Jordan
Greenlaw returned after spending time in the concussion protocol. He practiced in a blue no-contact jersey.