Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
San Francisco 49ers offensive guard Spencer Burford missed practice on Friday but returned on Saturday with a cast on his right hand. He was a limited participant. Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that Burford has a broken hand. So why allow the offensive lineman to practice?
"We're just trying to decide whether to get surgery on it or not," Shanahan told reporters after Saturday's practice.
If surgery is required, Shanahan estimates Burford could be sidelined for about three weeks. Even if surgery isn't necessary, Burford is likely to be restricted from participating in team drills for some time.
Hufanga, Pearsall nearing returns
Rookie Ricky Pearsall, who started training camp on the non-football injury (NFI) list due to a hamstring issue, is nearing a return to the practice field. Shanahan believes Pearsall could be back as soon as Monday, when the 49ers are expected to hold their first padded practice of training camp.
Meanwhile, the 49ers hope to have safety Talanoa Hufanga back by August, around the time the team holds joint practices with the New Orleans Saints in Irvine, California. Hufanga is recovering from an ACL injury sustained in November 2023 and expects to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
Jacob Cowing update
Shanahan also provided an update on rookie wideout Jacob Cowing, who is dealing with a hamstring injury and has missed the last two practices. This injury may have contributed to the 49ers' decision to sign wide receiver Frank Darby to a one-year deal.
Greg Jennings predicts 49ers will miss playoffs: "They may be on the outside looking in"
By Marc Adams
Aug 31
The last time the San Francisco 49ers entered a season fresh off a Super Bowl loss, it didn't end well. An injury-plagued 2020 season derailed the team's chance of defending their NFC crown. Nick Bosa, the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, missed the season with a knee...
Barrows: This may be the best 49ers team I've covered
By David Bonilla
Sep 4
There are high expectations surrounding the 2024 San Francisco 49ers. The team is coming off an impressive season that fell just short of a Super Bowl LVIII victory. With an equally—if not more—stacked roster this year, anything less than a championship would be a...
Kyle Shanahan provides final updates ahead of 49ers-Jets Week 1 matchup
By Site Staff
14 hrs
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters after Saturday's practice as the team prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. Here's everything he shared.
Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff.
Opening...
John Lynch, Aaron Banks provide positive updates on 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall
By David Bonilla
Sep 3
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed reporters on Tuesday to provide an update on rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was the victim of an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon, during which he was shot in the chest.
"By the grace of God, Ricky...
