The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 8 contest against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Trent Williams returned to practice today. The offensive tackle is returning from an ankle injury initially sustained in Week 5, and the tweaked last week.
"This has been the big test, to get him to Friday," head coach Kyle Shanahan said this morning on KNBR.
If Williams passed the test, he could be active on Sunday. The offensive lineman was listed as "questionable" for the upcoming game.
Quarterback Trey Lance has been practicing all week, albeit limited. Shanahan said Lance is set to be Jimmy Garoppolo's backup on Sunday. The rookie did not appear on this week's game status report.
Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and defensive ends Dee Ford and Samson Ebukam weren't seen practicing. The former two sustained concussions on Sunday night while the latter "rolled his ankle pretty good" on Thursday, per Shanahan.
No Dee Ford (concussion), Samson Ebukam (ankle) or Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion) at the start of today's practice.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) October 29, 2021
As expected, Chicago will be without Khalil Mack, the three-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl pass rusher.
Below are the official injury reports for the 49ers and Bears, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff. Also included are Friday's practice participation reports.
San Francisco 49ers
Out
DL Maurice Hurst (calf), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (knee)
Doubtful
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion), DL Dee Ford (concussion)
Questionable
DL Samson Ebukam (ankle), T Trent Williams (ankle, elbow)
Chicago Bears
Out
LB Khalil Mack (foot)
Questionable
S Tashaun Gipson (hip), WR Jakeem Grant (ankle), DT Akiem Hicks (groin), TE Jesper Horsted (knee), LB Sam Kamara (knee)
San Francisco 49ers Friday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion), DL Samson Ebukam (ankle), DL Dee Ford (concussion), DL Maurice Hurst (calf), DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (knee), P Mitch Wishnowsky (not injury related - personal matter)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Marcell Harris (thumb), T Trent Williams (ankle, elbow)
Full Participation in Practice
DL Nick Bosa (not injury related - resting player), QB Trey Lance (knee), C Alex Mack (not injury related - resting player), WR Deebo Samuel (calf)
Chicago Bears Friday Practice
Did Not Participate In Practice
LB Khalil Mack (foot)
Limited Participation in Practice
S Tashaun Gipson (hip)
Full Participation in Practice
G James Daniels (knee), WR Jakeem Grant (ankle), DT Akiem Hicks (groin), TE J.P. Holtz (quadricep), TE Jesper Horsted (knee), LB Sam Kamara (knee), DE Bilal Nichols (knee), WR Allen Robinson (ankle)