With Coleman and Mostert almost definitely out, the Niners will turn to Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson Jr. to deal with the main running back duties. Undrafted rookie JaMycal Hasty could be a prospect to be called up from the practice squad for Sunday after the Niners used among their practice squad “securities” on him today.
The 49ers made a handful of roster relocations Wednesday. They placed protective linemen Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas on injured reserve with split left ACLs, signed protective end Ezekiel Ansah and promoted end defensive end Dion Jordan from the practice team to the active roster.
The group is still waiting for word from the league and the NFL Players Association in regard to their concerns about the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, where they suffered 6 lower-body injuries last week versus the Jets and will play once again this week against the Giants.
” The NFL and NFLPA is having people look at it right now,” Shanahan said. Other people tore their ACL in this league last week and they werent all on grass, so you know how we felt about it.
” Ill be surprised if Jimmy gets back later in the week,” Shanahan stated. Garoppolo suffered a right high ankle sprain in last weeks win over the New York Jets. On Monday, Shanahan had suggested that Garoppolo could play this week since the sprain wasnt as serious as very first feared.
“I know hes gotten some medication this week that were hoping assists. “Im expecting about four weeks, so perhaps potentially an IR candidate here to return towards the end of the week.
In spite of some early-week optimism, the chances of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo playing today on his sprained right ankle appear progressively unlikely.
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo will not practice Wednesday, and he most likely wont have the ability to practice later in the week. That suggests backup Nick Mullens will work with the beginning unit and is more than likely to begin against the New York Giants on Sunday.
” Ill be shocked if Jimmy returns later in the week,” Shanahan said. “I understand hes still pulling to do it. Nick is all set to go. … Nick has got a great deal of playing time with us, and 2018 prepared him for moments like this. He constantly does an excellent task in practice, and thrilled to see him get his opportunity.”
Garoppolo suffered a right high ankle sprain in recentlys win over the New York Jets. He played on it through most of the very first half but did not return to the video game after halftime. On Monday, Shanahan had suggested that Garoppolo might play today since the sprain wasnt as serious as very first feared.
If Mullens does get the nod as expected, it would be his very first start since Dec. 30, 2018. That season, Mullens began the final eight video games after Garoppolo suffered a season-ending left ACL injury in Week 3 and he changed C.J. Beathard in Week 9.
In 2018, Mullens tossed for 2,277 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a passer score of 90.8. While he mainly managed the video game last week versus the Jets, he did go 8-of-11 for 71 yards with an interception in relief of Garoppolo.
” When he got thrown in the fire, he played really well with little experience in practice,” Shanahan said. “I know our players think in him and hell be fine.”
After leaving Sundays win over the Jets with best high ankle sprain, 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo appears progressively not likely to play in Week 3 against the Giants. Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY SportsThe question for Mullens: How much of his supporting cast will be offered versus the Giants? Wednesdays injury report offered a little bit of encouraging news on that front.
Shanahan said tight end George Kittle, who is dealing with a sprained left knee, will be limited in practice, which likely means he will do only specific drills and be held out of group activities. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw (bruised thigh) is likewise anticipated to be limited. Shanahan stated defensive tackle D.J. Jones (ankle) is excellent to go.
In less appealing news, Shanahan expressed concern that injuries to Dee Ford (back) and running back Tevin Coleman (knee sprain) will keep them out today and could stick around.
Ford, who was non-active recently after handling neck spasms, got more screening on what is now thought about a back injury. Shanahan said Ford is going through treatment but, because of the unforeseeable nature of back injuries, there is no particular timeline for a return.
” When youre dealing with a back injury, you do not really know the timetable,” Shanahan stated. “I know hes gotten some medicine this week that were hoping helps. Thats a wait-and-see method, so each day youre looking into him to see how it goes.
2 RelatedColeman, like beginning running back Raheem Mostert, is dealing with a sprained knee. Shanahan stated Colemans injury is more serious than Mosterts and could land him on hurt reserve later today.
” Im expecting Tevin to be out a little bit,” Shanahan stated. “Im expecting about four weeks, so maybe perhaps an IR prospect here to return towards completion of the week. Hes even worse than Raheem is.”
