Lenoir (knee) was a limited participant at San Francisco's practice Wednesday.
Lenoir made his return to practice Wednesday after missing the team's Week 13 loss to the Bills with a knee injury. The cornerback will have two more chances to increase level of participation at practice before Sunday's crucial matchup with the Bears at home.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Hufanga (wrist) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.
Hufanga was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, immediately participating in the team's first practice of the week. The safety has missed the last seven contests due to a wrist injury, but he has now taken the first major step towards returning to the field.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Limited practice Wednesday
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Greenlaw (Achilles) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.
Greenlaw continued his stretch of limited practices Wednesday after being designated to return from injured reserve last week. The linebacker has yet to play in 2024 after suffering a torn Achilles in the Super Bowl in February. The linebacker still has nearly two weeks to be added to the active roster if the team intends on having him play this season.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Designated to return
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Hufanga (wrist) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
The 24-year-old has missed San Francisco's last seven games due to a wrist injury sustained in a Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, however, Wednesday's return to practice suggests he's almost recovered from the issue. Hufanga now has 21 days to be activated to the 49ers' active roster before reverting to IR. If activated in time, he has a chance to suit up for San Francisco's Week 14 matchup against the Bears.
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49ers' Nick Bosa: Stays sidelined
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Bosa (oblique) will not practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Bosa has missed the 49ers' last two games and it appears he may be in danger of missing a third. Considering he hasn't practiced since suffering the injury in Week 11 against the Seahawks, he'll likely need to practice in some fashion Thursday or Friday to have any chance of suiting up against the Bears on Sunday.
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49ers' Kevin Givens: Officially shifts to IR
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Givens (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
The sixth-year pro from Penn State tore his pectoral muscle in the 49ers' 35-10 loss to the Bills on Sunday night, so Wednesday's move to IR comes as no surprise. Expect Kalia Davis to serve as the 49ers' top backup interior defensive lineman while Givens is sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Will have practice window opened
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Hufanga (wrist) will be designated for return from injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The move will likely become official at some point this week, and Hufanga's 21-day practice window open. Shanahan had previously said in October that it was "not a sure thing" Hufanga would play again this season after he was placed on injured reserve Oct. 9. Hufanga suffered ligament damage in his wrist in Week 5. He's played in just two games this season.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Modest production in blowout loss
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Campbell recorded five tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.
Despite playing a healthy 40 defensive snaps Sunday, Campbell failed to tally seven tackles for the first time since Week 7 versus the Chiefs. He's still narrowly on pace for his third 100-tackle season as a pro heading into a Week 14 tilt versus the Bears.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Plays every snap in return
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Ward recorded five tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.
Ward had sat out the 49ers' previous three games due to a serious personal matter, but he resumed his regular every-down role Sunday. He should be San Francisco's top cornerback for the rest of the season as long as he's available.
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49ers' Renardo Green: Sticks in starting role Sunday
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Green recorded six tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.
Even with Charvarius Ward returning from an extended absence, Green was on the field for all 56 of the 49ers' defensive snaps in Week 13. He appears to have earned the starting role opposite Ward at the expense of Isaac Yiadom moving forward.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Leads Niners in tackles Sunday
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Brown recorded eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.
In what was a dismal day for San Francisco as a whole, Brown at least tied his season-high tackle total. He figures to remain in an every-down role next to rookie fourth-rounder Malik Mustapha at least until Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) is available to play again.
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49ers' Kevin Givens: Questionable to return Sunday
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Givens (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest versus Buffalo.
Givens appears to have picked up a chest injury in the first quarter, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the field. In his place, Kalia Davis and Khalil Davis stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Unavailable for Week 13
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Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official website reports.
Flannigan-Fowles suffered a knee injury in Week 12 versus the Packers and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his absence, Dee Winters stands to see an increase in workload at strong-side linebacker versus Buffalo.
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49ers' Kevin Givens: Active for SNF
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Givens (groin) is active for Sunday night's contest against Buffalo, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official website reports.
Givens will make his return to the field after missing the four games with a groin injury. The 27-year-old stands to play a large workload of snaps alongside Maliek Collins at defensive tackle with Jordan Elliott (concussion) unavailable.
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49ers' Renardo Green: Ready to go for Week 13
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Green (neck) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official website reports.
Green will be ready to go Sunday night after logging three straight limited practices this week due to a neck injury. The cornerback will operate in his traditional depth role in the 49ers' secondary versus Buffalo.
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49ers' Kevin Givens: Questionable for Week 13
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Givens (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Givens has been sidelined for the last four games due to a groin injury, though he has a chance to return Sunday after logging limited practices all week. If he does play, Givens would have a chance to see increased snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Maliek Collins due to Jordan Elliott (concussion) being ruled out.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Iffy to suit up in Week 13
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Flannigan-Fowles is questionable to play Sunday against the Bills due to a knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Flannigan-Fowles hurt his knee in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to Green Bay and was unable to return to the contest. He missed San Francisco's first two practices of the week but was able to log a limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up against Buffalo. If Flannigan-Fowles is unable to suit up, Dee Winters could see increased defensive snaps.
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49ers' Renardo Green: Considered questionable for Week 13
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Green (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup versus Buffalo, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Green hurt his neck in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Packers and didn't return. He logged a trio of limited practices this week, so he seems to be a 50/50 proposition to play against the Bills. Green's presence would be very helpful for San Francisco, as Deommodore Lenoir has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Not ready to debut in Week 13
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Greenlaw (Achilles) has been ruled out to face the Bills on Sunday, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Greenlaw tore his Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII against Kansas City and has been on the reserve/PUP list throughout the season. He was designated to return Wednesday and logged a trio of limited practices this week, but the 49ers aren't ready to activate him yet. Greenlaw's next chance to make his season debut will come Sunday, Dec. 8 versus Chicago.
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49ers' Jordan Elliott: Will miss Week 13
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Elliott (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against Buffalo, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Elliott suffered the concussion Sunday against Green Bay and didn't practice at all this week. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries before he's able to return to action. Kalia Davis could be asked to step up in Elliott's absence Sunday.
