49ers LB Dre Greenlaw set to play Week 2 vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers will be close to full strength for their trip to SoFi Stadium, with a Dre Greenlaw clear to play ahead of Week 2.

The 49ers announced that the linebacker (groin) was a full participant during Friday’s walkthrough, leading many to believe that he would be back on the field Sunday. That is in fact the case, with coach Kyle Shanahan confirming the news at his Friday press conference.

Greenlaw, 26, has been a vital part of the 49ers’ defense the last few years, having a breakout 2022 season where he racked up 127 combined tackles. He had a solid start to 2023 as well, finishing with six tackles and one tackle for loss in Week 1.

Signing a two-year extension last fall, Greenlaw will remain with the franchise through the 2024 season.

#49ers final practice underway for #Rams #Week2

LB Dre Greenlaw (groin) participating along will all others except CB Sam Womack (knee)

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— Cam Inman (@CamInman) September 15, 2023

San Francisco will be missing a player for some time, however, as cornerback Samuel Womack is out with a knee injury.

The second-year DB popped up on the 49ers’ injury report Thursday, missing practice due to the ailment. Upon leaving the locker that day, Womack was spotted with a heavy brace on his left leg, indicating that he would have an extended absence.

Already declared out for this weekend, Womack will make his way to the short-term injured reserve, suffering an injury to his MCL. The 49ers expect him to be back on the field in six to eight weeks.

#49ers injury report for Sunday at #Rams:

Out – CB Samuel Womack (knee)

Womack’s injury happened in practice Wednesday. MCL. He will go on IR but is expected to return.

All other Niners, including LB Dre Greenlaw (groin) are good to go.

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 15, 2023

Despite that, the 49ers enter Week 2 with a relatively healthy squad, a must if they want to make a deep postseason run in early 2024.

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, September 17th @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:05 PM PST
• Thursday, September 21st vs. New York Giants – 5:15 PM PST
• Sunday, October 1st vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PST
• Sunday, October 8th vs. Dallas Cowboys – 5:20 PM PST
• Sunday, October 15th @ Cleveland Browns – 10:00 AM PST

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