Ward (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Seahawks.
Ward saw his typical workload in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, so it's not clear when he suffered the injury, although he did deal with knee issues earlier in the season. After logging a DNP on Monday, the veteran corner was able to log back-to-back limited practice sessions, likely putting him on the right side of questionable for TNF. However, clarity likely won't come until San Francisco releases its inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Set to play
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Brown (ankle) will play Thursday against the Seahawks.
Brown left Sunday's loss to the Cardinals early with the injury, then logged back-to-back limited practice sessions to start the week. However, after being listed as a full participant Wednesday, the 24-year-old has the all-clear to suit up for Thursday's divisional matchup.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Cleared for Thursday
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Warner (ankle) will play Thursday against the Seahawks.
Warner was able to play through the injury in Week 5 and after logging a full practice Wednesday is set to do the same in Week 6. Having the veteran linebacker on the field will certainly be a boon for the 49ers' defense when they travel to Seattle for a divisional matchup.
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49ers' Jordan Elliott: Missing Week 6
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Elliot (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Elliot was able to play through an ankle issue in the 49ers' Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, but it appears he picked up a knee injury that will sideline him Thursday night. Expect Kalia Davis and Kevin Givens to see increased snaps with San Francisco's first-team defensive line in Elliot's stead.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Moves to IR
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Hufanga (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday
Hufanga suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and reportedly suffered ligament damage with an estimated one-month recovery time. Considering the move to IR will guarantee a four-game absence, or about the time it'll take to recover, his move to IR makes sense. The USC product's absence will still be a blow to the 49ers' secondary, and they'll need to turn to George Odum again to handle the strong safety position.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Ruled out for Week 6
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The 28-year-old linebacker is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a calf injury. While Flannigan-Fowles remains sidelined, expect Dee Winters to see increased work with San Francisco's first-team defense.
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49ers' Leonard Floyd: Gets second sack of season Week 5
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Floyd logged five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 24-23 loss to Arizona.
Floyd registered his second sack of the season Sunday as he got to Kyler Murray for a six-yard loss on the first play of the third quarter. Floyd played 36 snaps on defense in Week 5, and his snap count could increase slightly over the coming weeks after Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Through the first five games of the regular season, Floyd recorded 15 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
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49ers' Nick Bosa: Picks off Murray in Week 5
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Bosa finished Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals with four solo tackles and one interception.
Bosa picked off Kyler Murray late in the second quarter, which led to a 26-yard field goal by punter Mitch Wishnowsky eight plays later. It was Bosa' second career interception, with his first coming in his rookie season in 2019. Bosa is up to 18 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through the first five games of the regular season.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Upgrades practice participation
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Ward (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ward bruised his knee during the 49ers' 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. He was listed as a DNP in Monday's estimated practice report, but he managed to see the field during Tuesday's session. Barring any setbacks, Ward should be good to go for Thursday's NFC West clash against Seattle.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Extended absence expected
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Hufanga has ligament damage in his wrist and will miss about a month, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Hufanga suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and logged a DNP on the team's practice estimate Monday. Considering he has about a four-week timeline to recover, the USC product will be a candidate for injured reserve. However, if the 49ers feel like he could return sooner, they'll likely avoid that route and not force him to miss the mandatory four games an IR stint brings.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Limited Monday
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Brown (ankle) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
Brown injured his ankle in Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. His status will need to be monitored as the week progresses. If he is ultimately unable to suit up Thursday in Seattle, Malik Mustapha would likely be next man up at free safety.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Misses practice
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Hufanga (wrist) was a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
Hufanga was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals after injuring his wrist. His estimated non-participation at practice is not a good sign for his status on a short week ahead of a Thursday night matchup against the Seahawks. George Odum would presumably next in line at strong safety should Hufanga be forced to sit out.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward: Considered DNP Monday
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Ward (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Ward recorded four total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals, potentially leaving the contest a little worse for wear. The cornerback dealt with a knee issue earlier this season, and he'll look to return to practice ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Seahawks.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Limited Monday
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Warner (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Warner led the 49ers in tackles in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals, recording 12 takedowns against Arizona. The linebacker has been dealing with an ankle injury over the last two weeks, and it's a positive sign that he was considered limited instead of unavailable Monday ahead of the team's matchup with the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.
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49ers' Jordan Elliott: Considered unavailable Monday
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Elliott (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Elliott recorded a solo tackle in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals, picking up an apparent knee injury in the process. The defensive tackle will look to practice in some capacity before Thursday's matchup with the Seahawks on the road.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Returns blocked FG for TD
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Lenoir had eight tackles (three solo) and a touchdown on a blocked field-goal return in Sunday's 24-23 loss to Arizona.
Lenoir received a birthday gift from teammate Jordan Elliott when the defensive tackle blocked a field-goal attempt that the cornerback returned for a score. The now 25-year-old Lenoir also finished third on the team in tackles. Lenoir is thriving in his role as a starting corner for the 49ers so far in 2024.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Season high nine tackles
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Campbell wrapped up nine tackles (two solo) with one pass defended in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals.
Campbell's nine tackles marked a new season high for the newly signed linebacker. The 30-year-old has posted modest numbers despite playing nearly every snap on defense for San Francisco this season. The 129-plus tackle seasons from Campbell's days in Atlanta and Green Bay seem like a distant memory, but there may still be some IDP value to be had for the starting linebacker.
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49ers' Fred Warner: Leads team in tackles Sunday
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Warner (ankle) racked up 12 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 24-23 loss to Arizona.
Warner overcame an ankle injury sustained in the Week 4 victory over the Patriots in order to start Sunday without restrictions. The perennial All-Pro linebacker looked like his usual self on the field, leading the 49ers in combined tackles in the narrow loss. Warner and the 49ers will have a short week to prepare for Thursday's tilt against Seattle.
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49ers' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Likely to remain out
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Flannigan-Fowles (calf) is unlikely to play Thursday against the Seahawks, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles missed the team's Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, and with the 49ers on a short week, the Arizona product isn't expected to recover in time for Thursday's game against the Seahawks. Assuming he does remain out, Dee Winters will likely be tasked with an increased workload in the divisional matchup.
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49ers' Yetur Gross-Matos: Has successful surgery
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Gross-Matos underwent knee surgery Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Gross-Matos was placed on IR on Saturday, so he actually had the surgery before that, although it was not reported at the time. The Penn State product suffered the injury in Week 4 and is expected to miss 4-to-8 weeks, with his earliest availability being Week 10 against the Buccaneers.
