Fresh injury concerns for San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan faces fresh injury worries ahead of Sunday's clash against the Dallas Cowboys. Left tackle Trent Williams and linebacker Dre Greenlaw were added to the injury report late in the week. Both players are now listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
Williams hurt his shoulder during Thursday's practice session and was listed as limited. He then sat out Friday's training completely. Shanahan admitted that hurting a shoulder on Thursday does not make anyone at ease because Sunday comes very fast. If Williams cannot play, swing tackle Vederian Lowe will step into the lineup.
Defensive lineup facing late checks
Greenlaw hurt his knee in Thursday's practice session and was limited on both Thursday and Friday. Shanahan hopes to have Greenlaw on Sunday, but if he is absent, rookie Jaden Dugger will step up at weakside linebacker. The coach noted that their next man has proven himself so far.
The 49ers also have several other defensive players carrying questionable tags. All three top cornerbacks, Deommodore Lenoir, Renardo Green, and Upton Stout, are battling injuries. Lenoir has a foot issue, Green has a back problem, and Stout has a shoulder and neck injury. Defensive tackle C.J. West and defensive back Nate Hobbs are working back from injured reserve and could be activated on Saturday.
Mixed news for the receiving corps
Wide receiver Mike Evans will miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from Achilles tendinitis. The issue flared up during Week 6 against the Washington Commanders. Evans is the only San Francisco player officially ruled out against the Cowboys. Shanahan said there is a chance Evans could return next week against the Minnesota Vikings. He explained that the team wants the injury to fully heal so it does not act up again.
On a positive note, wide receiver Deebo Samuel is cleared to return against Dallas. Samuel has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Week 5. He practiced all week and is healthy again. Shanahan confirmed that Samuel took real good care of himself during his recovery and had a productive week on the practice field.
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