David Lombardi of The Athletic reports that Garoppolo was not on the field when the 49ers started to practice this afternoon. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week that the quarterback would need to practice at least once to play on Sunday.
"Any time you're dealing with an ankle, you might feel alright when you're standing there, but can you move around and get into awkward positions without hurting yourself?" Shanahan said this week. "That's really what we'd have to see. It would be tough for us to see that and truly judge that if he didn't get into practice."
Mullens performed well filling in for Garoppolo last week. He finished the game 25-of-36 for 343 yards with a touchdown and a passer rating of 108.9. It would appear that the 49ers offense is in good hands while Garoppolo continues to recover.
Shanahan assured the media this week, though, that there is no quarterback controversy brewing for the 49ers.
"This is Jimmy's team," Shanahan said. "He's done a hell of a job for us, and when he's healthy, he'll be playing again for us."
Running back Raheem Mostert (knee) was also among those who do not appear to be practicing.
Also of some concern is the fact that cornerback Emmanuel Moseley did not practice this week. He has been in the concussion protocol. Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) started practice by getting in some work on a side field, per ESPN. K'Waun Williams (hip), however, appears to be participating again.
Tight end George Kittle (knee) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) were on the field for the start of Friday's practice, signaling that both could play against the Eagles.
The 49ers will officially announce after practice which players are ruled out for Sunday.
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