49ers May Dress Fewer Than 48 Players for Week 7 as Injuries Sidelined 8
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 25
49ers May Dress Fewer Than 48 Players for Week 7 as Injuries Sidelined 8
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 25
Summary
Kyle Shanahan said San Francisco may not reach the NFL’s 48-player game-day limit against Atlanta, calling the injury crunch a first in his coaching career.
Eight players were ruled out, including receiver Mike Evans with a sore Achilles and defensive end Nick Bosa with a calf injury, leaving the 49ers especially thin at receiver.
Practice-squad elevations are not expected to solve the shortage, so the 49ers have discussed using some players outside their usual positions on Sunday.
Christian Kirk is set for his season debut after injured reserve, offering a needed boost before San Francisco heads into its bye week.
Bosa has not played since Week 2; Shanahan said his recent soreness after a workout derailed hopes of a quicker return, especially with the Falcons game on turf.