UPDATE: 49ers George Kittle, Fred Warner seen, but don’t practice Thursday
Both George Kittle and Fred Warner had full pads on for Thursday's 49ers practice, even if they didn't join the rest of the team for drills.
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Update: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that both George Kittle and Fred Warner did not practice Thursday. While their absence is concerning say the least, both men still have a shot at playing Week 5.
“Still not sure yet. They haven’t been good enough to go today which is never fun,” Shanahan said on KNBR Thursday. “They’re two guys who, if they don’t practice, can definitely play on Sunday. So hopefully they’ll get there.”
Original Story:
At the very least, the sighting of George Kittle and Fred Warner on the 49ers’ practice field is encouraging, even if thy were off the the side.
Both San Francisco 49ers’ playmakers were sen at the start of practice Thursday. However, neither joined the team during drills, instead doing individual work off the side. Both men appeared to be in good spirits and moved well. Warner was one to watch though, as he left the field after completing his workout and headed straight for the locker room.
Even more bizarre, both Kittle and Warner were in full pads, suggesting that thy would join practice once the media-viewing period concluded. While their Week 5 availability is still in doubt, signs appear to be pointing in the right direction.
Not participating at the start of practice:
LB Fred Warner (ankle), TE George Kittle (ribs), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Jacob Cowing (shoulder), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf).Warner/Kittle were in full gear on a side field; dunno if they’ll join session later.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) October 3, 2024
Kittle made his return from hamstring tightness in Week 4, missing Week 3 due to the injury. While he made it through the contest alright, a minor injury to the midsection is enough to keep him on the injury report.
Meanwhile, Warner is dealing with a ankle injury that kept him on the sideline for the second half Sunday. The BYU product was having a standout performance, headlined by a 45-yard pick-six interception at the beginning of the second quarter.
In other 49ers news, left tackle Trent Williams returned to practice Thursday. The future hall-of-famer took his typical veteran off day Wednesday for some much-needed rest & recovery.
San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:
Regular Season
- Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT
- Thursday, October 10th @ Seattle Seahawks [TNF] – 5:15 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 20th vs. Kansas City Chiefs [SB LVIII Rematch]– 1:25 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 27th vs. Dallas Cowboys [SNF] – 5:20 pm PDT
- Week 9 Bye Week
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