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49ers Get Encouraging Injury News Ahead of Commanders Game
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said rookie defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. could return in Week 6 after missing three games with an ankle injury.
James Thompson Jr.
DT · San Francisco 49ers · #96
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James Thompson Jr.: quick answers
- Is James Thompson Jr. injured?
- James Thompson Jr. has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with James Thompson Jr.
The 49ers' Wednesday injury report showed several players sidelined from practice, including Nick Bosa (calf), Kyle Juszczyk (knee), Marques Sigle (ankle), Upton Stout (shoulder) and James Thompson Jr. (ankle). Their statuses will be worth monitoring as the week progresses toward San Francisco's next game.
Reported byNiners Nation,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
James Thompson Jr. was ruled out on San Francisco's final injury report, joining defensive linemates Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams among the inactives. With multiple front-line pieces sidelined, the 49ers will lean on depth up front, impacting their pass rush and run defense until the group gets healthier.
Source:Niners NationOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest Jr. news
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
- Injury
49ers injury updates: Upton Stout won’t practice today
The 49ers' Wednesday injury report lists several players sitting out, including DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle), EDGE Nick Bosa (calf), FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee), S Marques Sigle (ankle) and CB Upton Stout (shoulder).
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
- Injury
49ers add a rookie to the injury report; Dante Pettis hurt his calf
The 49ers' final injury report rules out DT James Thompson Jr., DE Nick Bosa and DE Mykel Williams, while WR Mike Evans and LB Dre Greenlaw are questionable; rookie Dante Pettis was added with a calf injury.
49ers poach a veteran defensive tackle off the Vikings’ practice squad
The 49ers signed veteran defensive tackle Naquan Jones off Minnesota's practice squad after rookie James Thompson Jr. was sidelined by a high-ankle sprain, per Tom Pelissero.