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49ers | Brock Purdy struggled against good teams Sun Jan 18, 01:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had four wins in seven games against playoff teams in 2025, posting a 79.6 passer rating with 18.9 points per game (PPG) on offense, while going 4-0 with a 123.9 passer rating and 38.0 PPG against non-playoff teams.
| Footballguys view: It's not fair to put all of this on Purdy. Health was an issue throughout the 49ers' 2025 season. Purdy was one of many 49ers who missed time due to injury. Purdy, George Kittle, offensive tackle Trent Williams, and wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings all got banged up during the year. Kittle, in particular, missed six regular-season contests and left San Francisco's wild-card win with a torn Achilles. The injury bug also bit the defense. The good news? The pieces are in place for a turnaround, and there's plenty of fantasy production possible with better health. |
49ers | San Francisco eliminated in emphatic fashion Sat Jan 17, 11:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 15 of his 27 passes for 140 yards and an interception and rushed five times for 37 yards and lost a fumble in a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round. RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) dealt with a stinger but managed 11 carries for 35 yards and caught five passes for 39 yards, and RB Jordan James added six carries for 28 yards and caught a seven-yard pass. TE Jake Tonges (foot) caught five passes for a team-high 59 yards before exiting with a foot injury, and WR Jauan Jennings had two grabs for 23 yards. WR Ricky Pearsall and WR Kendrick Bourne were both targeted twice, but neither caught a pass, and WR Demarcus Robinson gained a yard on his only catch. LB Dee Winters tied for the team lead with nine tackles, including three tackles for loss, and LB Eric Kendricks also had nine stops. S Malik Mustapha chipped in eight tackles and a sack.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense came in shorthanded due to injuries and then lost Jake Tonges during the game and also didn't have Christian McCaffrey for part of the game. It was just too much for them to overcome against a great and balanced team like Seattle. The 49ers overachieved when you consider what they lost to injury, but the team needs to figure out what they seem to have such bad injury luck. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey able to return Sat Jan 17, 10:24 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) returned to the Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks after exiting with a stinger.
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49ers | Foot injury for Jake Tonges Sat Jan 17, 10:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges (foot) is questionable to return to the Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks after exiting with a foot injury. Tonges had five catches for 59 yards prior to exiting.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey banged up Sat Jan 17, 10:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) did not start the second half of the Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks after being checked out by trainers at the end of the second quarter.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall ready to play Sat Jan 17, 06:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Divisional Playoffs San Francisco 49ers inactives Sat Jan 17, 06:40 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared DL Robert Beal Jr., DT Sebastian Valdez, OT Brandon Parker, S Ji'Ayir Brown, WR Jordan Watkins, RB Isaac Guerendo and DT Kevin Givens inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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49ers | Jacob Cowing to miss playoff game Sat Jan 17, 04:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey facing tough test Fri Jan 16, 10:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey faces the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, and McCaffrey gained 92 rushing yards on 30 carries in two meetings with Seattle in the regular season.
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49ers | Divisional Round injury report for 49ers Thu Jan 15, 05:01 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Fred Warner (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. OG Dominick Puni (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall questionable for playoff game Thu Jan 15, 04:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Saturday in Seattle. There's no telling about Pearsall's status right now, but it's all hands on deck in the Divisional Round. Pearsall will play if he can. |
49ers | Fred Warner not ready to play Thu Jan 15, 04:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Wednesday practice report for 49ers Wed Jan 14, 06:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OG Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall remains sidelined Wed Jan 14, 06:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall missed the Wild Card Round, but he's possibly going to suit up in the Divisional Round. This knee problem has hampered him all season long. |
49ers | Colton Dowell receives future contract Wed Jan 14, 04:40 PM
Free-agent WR Colton Dowell (Ravens) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | SF makes change to practice squad Wed Jan 14, 04:38 PM
Free-agent TE Hayden Rucci (Dolphins) was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad Wednesday, Jan. 14. The team also released WR Javon Baker from the practice squad.
Link to story 49ers | Surgery Wednesday for George Kittle Wed Jan 14, 11:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) will have surgery for his torn right Achilles tendon on Wednesday, Jan. 14. He suffered the injury in the team's NFC Wild Card game victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Kittle now is looking at a return during the 2026 season. It's unlikely the veteran tight end will be ready for Week 1. Instead, Kittle may have to miss a month or two to begin the 2026 season as he recovers from this major injury in his age-33 season. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall practices on Tuesday Tue Jan 13, 09:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story 49ers | Tuesday practice report for San Francisco Tue Jan 13, 09:42 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadricep) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OL Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DL Keion White (groin, hamstring), OT Trent Williams (hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited participants. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was a full participant.
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49ers | George Kittle placed on IR Tue Jan 13, 09:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was placed on the injured reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and promoted TE Brayden Willis to the active roster.
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49ers | Practice window opened for Fred Warner Tue Jan 13, 03:41 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) had his practice window to return from injured reserve opened on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Warner won't play on Saturday against the Seahawks, but if the 49ers win, coach Kyle Shanahan says they're hopeful he can be ready to play for the NFC Championship. As Profootballtalk.com reminded readers, Warner dislocated and fractured his right ankle in Week 6, and at the time, it was described as a season-ending injury. But Warner has worked hard in his rehab and believes he could play now. The 49ers are being a little more cautious than that, but if they win on Saturday, it sounds like there's a good chance he'll be on the field eight days later. |
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49ers | Fred Warner unlikely to practice Sun Jan 11, 09:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) is unlikely to have his practice window open this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday, Jan. 11, and the NFC Championship Game remains the earliest possible return date for Warner.
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49ers | San Francisco advances to NFC Divisional Round Sun Jan 11, 07:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 18-of-31 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while running nine times for 24 yards, in the NFC Wild Card game road win against the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 48 yards, while posting six receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, including a 29-yard TD from WR Jauan Jennings. The latter had one reception for 45 yards on three targets and the scoring strike. WR Demarcus Robinson led the way with six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, while FB Kyle Juszczyk absorbed all four targets for 49 yards, with TE Jake Tonges posted a 14-yard catch on three targets, stepping in for TE George Kittle (Achilles), who had one grab for six yards before leaving with a ruptured Achilles. LB Garret Wallow had 11 total stops with five solo tackles and a pass defensed, while LB Eric Kendricks, a former Eagle, had 10 total stops with seven solo tackles, two stops for loss and a pass break-up to seal the win.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense was getting pushed around early, but Brock Purdy completed a few big plays and the defense make enough stops to keep the team hanging around. A trick play perfect Jauan Jennings throw to Christian McCaffrey for a touchdown gave the 49ers the lead in the second half, and then McCaffrey caught another score to regain the lead in the waning minutes. Losing George Kittle to an achilles tear is a big blow to the offense. The 49ers were only able to muster three points against the Seahawks back in Week 18 with the #1 seed on the line, and that's where they will go in the divisional round. |
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49ers | Ji'Ayir Brown officially ruled out Sun Jan 11, 06:26 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He left in the second quarter, and was ruled out shortly after halftime. S Jason Pinnock will play in Brown's absence.
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49ers | George Kittle suffers torn Achilles tendon Sun Jan 11, 06:00 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a torn Achilles tendon on his first reception of the game in the second quarter.
| Footballguys view: Kittle being ready for Week 1 next season is a stretch. Backup Jake Tonges was productive at times in place of Kittle earlier in the season. He is a restricted free agent, so the 49ers will have to pony up around $3.5M if they want to have the right to match any contract offered to Tonges, who went undrafted in 2022. |
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49ers | George Kittle carted off in second quarter Sun Jan 11, 05:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (lower leg) suffered an apparent lower-leg injury on his first reception in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He immediately went down after his right leg was bent awkwardly, and he grabbed at the lower-leg area before being carted off.
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49ers | Ji'Ayir Brown questionable to return Sun Jan 11, 05:38 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) left the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a hamstring injury. He is considered questionable to return.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall to miss playoff game Sun Jan 11, 03:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) has been declared inactive for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Wild Card Weekend San Francisco 49ers inactives Sun Jan 11, 03:13 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Dee Winters, LB Luke Gifford, CB Chase Lucas, WR Jordan Watkins, RB Isaac Guerendo, DT Kevin Givens and WR Ricky Pearsall inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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49ers | Jacob Cowing ruled out Sat Jan 10, 04:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Malik Turner elevated Sat Jan 10, 04:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers practice squad WR Malik Turner was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card game.
Link to story 49ers | Tough test for Brock Purdy Sat Jan 10, 01:02 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy faces the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round, and the Eagles allowed a league-low 14 passing touchdowns in the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Purdy is battling a left shoulder injury, but he will be out there in the Wild Card Round. The Eagles have a tough defense with DC Vic Fangio, but we're certain Kyle Shanahan will have a gameplan to move the ball effectively so long as Purdy executes the plays as designed. |
49ers | Trent Williams optimistic about playing Sat Jan 10, 09:36 AM
San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for the Wild Card game versus the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 11, but is confident that he will play. He was listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in two of San Francisco's three practice sessions during the week on a limited basis.
Link to story 49ers | Wild Card injury report for 49ers Fri Jan 9, 05:57 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and are listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game. CE Renardo Green (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. S Ji'Ayir Brown (rib), DT Kalia Davis (knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), TE George Kittle (ankle) and RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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49ers | No designation for George Kittle Fri Jan 9, 05:54 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: In his age-32 season, Kittle has managed a handful of injuries this year. Practicing in full and being removed from the injury report should give fantasy managers full confidence in starting him this week. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey not on injury report Fri Jan 9, 05:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey finished the season as the top-scoring running back and enters this game with no restrictions. He's a great option in all fantasy formats, even up against a stout Eagles' defense. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall listed as questionable Fri Jan 9, 05:36 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Given the nature of Pearsall's injuries this season, it's really difficult to trust him in fantasy lineups, even if he is active. If he plays, he'll likely take a backseat to Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey in the receiving game. |
49ers | Thursday practice report for 49ers Thu Jan 8, 06:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. DT Jordan Elliott (knee), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), TE George Kittle (ankle) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) were limited during practice. S Ji'Ayir Brown (rib), WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring), DT Kalia Davis (knee) and RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey returns to practice Thu Jan 8, 06:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey was just getting some rest as he usually does during the week of practice. He's good to go for Sunday's game against the Eagles. The best chance of the 49ers winning is a big day from McCaffrey. |
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49ers | Limited practice for George Kittle Thu Jan 8, 06:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
| Footballguys view: Kittle's a seasoned veteran, so we're not going to get too concerned that he's not a full participant on Thursday. He made it through Week 18 without any setback, and the team is limiting him to get their superstar tight end as close to full strength as possible. He should be out there against the Eagles on Sunday. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall does not practice Thu Jan 8, 06:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
Link to story 49ers | Tatum Bethune officially on IR Wed Jan 7, 08:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Link to story 49ers | Wednesday practice report for 49ers Wed Jan 7, 06:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring), OT Trent Williams (hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7. DT Jordan Elliott (knee), LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and TE George Kittle (ankle) were limited during practice. S Ji'Ayir Brown (rib), WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and DT Kalia Davis (knee) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | George Kittle listed as limited Wed Jan 7, 06:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers have the Eagles on Sunday afternoon, and Kittle should be out there come hell or high water. He might be limited to begin the week, but there's a chance we see a 'full' participation from Kittle later in the week. |
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49ers | Day off for Christian McCaffrey Wed Jan 7, 06:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: If the 49ers want to get past the Eagles in the Wild Card Round, McCaffrey is going to have to be a big part (as per usual). He gets rest most Wednesdays. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall not practicing Wed Jan 7, 02:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) will not practice on Wednesday, Jan. 7, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Link to story 49ers | Kyzir White headed to San Francisco Tue Jan 6, 05:55 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Kyzir White was signed off the practice squad by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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49ers | Several players dealing with injuries Mon Jan 5, 09:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams (hamstring), LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) will be evaluated later in the week to see if they will be available for the Wild Card game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall dealing with injury Mon Jan 5, 03:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) recently aggravated the posterior cruciate ligament injury in his knee and will be reevaluated later in the week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall's situation has remained tenuous since he returned from a right knee injury in Week 11. He reinjured his ankle and knee in Week 15 against Tennessee, missed the following week against Indianapolis, and then returned last week against Chicago. Saturday was Pearsall's eighth missed game. For the season, he had 36 receptions for 528 yards. He had four catches for 108 yards in the Week 1 meeting with Seattle. Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson move up in the rotation behind Jauan Jennings in Pearsall's absence. That will continue as needed. |
49ers | Fred Warner has small chance to return Mon Jan 5, 03:28 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) has not been ruled out for the season, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Warner will not be a possible option until the NFC Championship game at the earliest.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are suddenly thin at linebacker. Warner hasn't played since dislocating and fracturing his right ankle in Week 6, and his replacement, Tatum Bethune, is now out for the season after tearing his groin in the Week 18 loss to the Seahawks. Shanahan said Bethune might need surgery. Eric Kendricks will now take over. Linebackers Dee Winters (ankle) and Luke Gifford (quad) will be evaluated later this week. |
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