Season Finale Shocker: 49ers’ Injury Report Reveals Concern Over All-Pro Trio
George Kittle has been a big bright spot for the San Francisco 49ers in their first losing season since 2020.
But the All-Pro tight end did not feature in practice on Wednesday as the Niners look to end the campaign on a high against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Kittle (ankle/hamstring) was one of three All-Pros who were listed as having not participated in the session.
Defensive end Nick Bosa (knee) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib/knee) also missed out, along with cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) and quarterback Brock Purdy, whose season is over following an elbow injury suffered in Monday’s loss to the Detroit Lions.
Kittle, however, was seen on the field by reporters during the section of practice open to the media, as was edge rusher Leonard Floyd. Floyd was also listed as ‘did not participate’ with a shoulder problem.
Right tackle Colton McKivitz also featured on a long list of absences because of a knee issue. McKivitz has also played in every game but, if he cannot play, it would leave quarterback Joshua Dobbs playing behind an offensive line likely featuring Austen Pleasants and Charlie Heck at the tackle spots. Both Pleasants and Heck were signed just last month and they each made their debuts against the Detroit.
Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was able to practice, but only in a limited capacity because of an illness and a chest concern. The 49ers’ 2024 first-round pick enjoyed a breakout game in the defeat to the Lions with 141 receiving yards and a touchdown.
49ers injury report
DNP: QB Brock Purdy (elbow), DE Leonard Floyd (shoulder), DE Nick Bosa (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (rib/knee), TE George Kittle (ankle/hamstring), CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), OL Spencer Burford (calf), LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), DL Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), OT Colton McKivitz (knee), CB Isaac Yiadom (pelvis)
Limited: WR Ricky Pearsall (illness/chest), S Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle)
