49ers' Ricky Pearsall's standing unsure for Colts recreation due to knee and ankle accidents

[ad_1] SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Ricky Pearsall missed the crew's first apply of the week due to accidents to his knee and ankle, placing his standing for this week's recreation towards the Indianapolis Colts in query.

Pearsall harm his ankle on the primary play from scrimmage final week towards Tennessee earlier than returning to the sport. He then left for good within the fourth quarter after aggravating a knee harm that had already sidelined him for six video games this season.

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Coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned Pearsall has made progress and did not rule out the possibility that he may play Monday night time at Indianapolis, a recreation that might clinch a playoff spot for San Francisco (10-4).

“There's a probability,” Shanahan mentioned Thursday. “He’s doing quite a bit higher right now than he was on Monday. The additional day will assist, so he’s bought a shot.”

Pearsall is coming off his greatest recreation since coming back from the knee harm with six catches for 96 yards within the win towards the Titans. Pearsall had struggled to provide in his first three video games again with 5 catches for 20 yards however seemed like his outdated self final week when he bought free downfield for some massive performs.

The 2024 first-round choose had gotten off to a quick begin this season with 20 catches for 327 yards earlier than getting harm early within the second half in Week 4.

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The 49ers did have just a few key defensive gamers who've missed time lately again at apply Thursday with linebacker Tatum Bethune (ankle), defensive finish Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) and defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) all restricted.

Eric Kendricks, who lately signed to the apply squad, practiced after lacking time with a calf harm. Kendricks could possibly be elevated to the energetic roster this week to supply a spark to a run protection that has allowed 5.4 yards per carry over the previous three video games and has a troublesome check this week towards NFL main rusher Jonathan Taylor.

“It hasn’t been ok,” Shanahan mentioned concerning the run protection. “We all know we have to do higher, particularly with the problem arising this week with such an ideal working crew. I can sit right here and make excuses for stats and issues like that, nevertheless it hasn’t been ok. So, we work on it schematically, we work on it individually with gamers and stuff like that and we’re hoping we are able to have a greater exhibiting this weekend.”

In different harm information, linebacker Nick Martin (concussion), defensive sort out Jordan Elliott (knee) and offensive lineman Spencer Burford (knee, ankle) all did not apply. Cornerback Renardo Inexperienced was restricted with a neck harm.