The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 1 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
The big news out of Santa Clara on Thursday was the injury to Jimmie Ward. The defensive back suffered a broken finger during Wednesday's practice, did not practice on Thursday, and his status for Sunday is in doubt.
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Rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd continues to miss practice as he deals with a back injury. He is unlikely to play on Sunday.
"Haven't ruled him out yet," head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday, "but if I had to say something today, he's doubtful."
Nick Bosa (ankle) has been practicing this week and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh told reporters that the rookie defensive end is expected to play on Sunday.
"He's going," Saleh said. "He should be (ready)."
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Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Buccaneers, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
WR Jalen Hurd (back), WR Trent Taylor (foot), CB Jimmie Ward (hand)
DE Nick Bosa (ankle), C Weston Richburg (knee), CB Jason Verrett (ankle), CB K'Waun Williams (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
DE Dee Ford (knee), WR Dante Pettis (groin), T Joe Staley (not injury related)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
S Justin Evans (achilles), QB Blaine Gabbert (left shoulder)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Devante Bond (hamstring)
Full Participation in Practice
TE Antony Auclair (calf), TE Cameron Brate (calf), LB Lavonte David (calf), S Mike Edwards (hamstring), LB Demone Harris (illness), LB Anthony Nelson (knee), DT Vita Vea (knee)
