SANTA CLARA — The 49ers continued to see several of their players return to the field after the bye week, but there was also another absence.
Christian Kirk, limited Wednesday by a knee injury, did not participate in Thursday’s practice. The veteran wideout was on the field for 20 offensive snaps in San Francisco’s Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons after being sidelined with a calf injury early in training camp.
Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans were both out for a second practice before the team’s Week 9 clash with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Demarcus Robinson, however, participated in his second straight practice after missing significant time with a high ankle sprain. Robinson is expected to be ready for Sunday’s game.
Nick Bosa was seen on the field for a second straight session after missing five games with a calf injury in his leg, and was free from an ACL injury in Week 3 of the 2025 season. The All-Pro warmed up alongside DeForest Buckner, who will likely play a significant role on Sunday.
Upton Stout, who wore a blue non-contact jersey, was seen in his standard No. 20 jersey, indicating he might be healthy enough to play Sunday.
After being sidelined Wednesday with a hamstring injury, Christian McCaffrey returned to the field, alongside Trent Williams, who was given a veteran’s day of rest.
Special teams standout Garret Wallow and Luke Gifford were both back on the field for a second straight practice. The absences of both linebackers were felt during the 49ers’ loss to the Falcons in Week 7, when return coverage was clearly called into question.
Did not participate
WR Mike Evans (Ribs/Achilles)
WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring)
WR Christian Kirk (knee)
S Siran Neal (knee/foot)
Limited participation
RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring)
DL Nick Bosa ((knee/calf)
DB Upton Stout (shoulder)
DB Nate Hobbs (adductor)
LB Luke Gifford (groin)
LB Garrett Wallow (hamstring)
WR Demarcus Robinson (ankle)
S Brands Acronym (ankle)
Full participation
DL Mykel Wiliams (knee)
LT Trent Williams (rest)
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