The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Defensive tackle Arik Armstead isn't expected to play against the Cardinals and was among several defensive players who did not practice. Sunday's game will likely be his second consecutive absence. The other defenders who did not suit up for practice are defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (hamstring), cornerback Charvarius Ward (groin), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (ankle, hip), and linebacker Oren Burks (knee).
On the offensive side, tight end Ross Dwelley is expected to require more time to recover from the high-ankle sprain sustained on December 3. Guard Spencer Burford, inactive in this past weekend's game against the Seattle Seahawks, did not practice.
Cornerback Darrell Luter and running back Elijah Mitchell, both inactive against the Seahawks, were on the practice field on Wednesday. Luter was a full participant, while Mitchell was limited.
Below are Wednesday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Cardinals, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), G Spencer Burford (knee), LB Oren Burks (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (hip, ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring), CB Ambry Thomas (not injury related - personal matter), CB Charvarius Ward (groin), T Trent Williams (not injury related - resting player)
Limited Participation in Practice
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee)
Full Participation in Practice
CB Darrell Luter (hamstring)
Arizona Cardinals Wednesday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
WR Marquise Brown (heel), TE Geoff Swaim (back)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Krys Barnes (ribs), RB Emari Demercado (neck), P Blake Gillikin (back), CB Antonio Hamilton (groin), CB Bobby Price (quadricep), DT Kevin Strong (knee), CB Starling Thomas (ankle), S Jalen Thompson (toe), G Elijah Wilkinson (neck), WR Michael Wilson (neck)
QB Kyler Murray (right thumb)
