The San Francisco 49ers’ joint practices with the New Orleans Saints later this week? They’re not happening. The 49ers decided to scuttle the planned trip to Irvine, Calif., on Thursday and Friday because their roster is so banged up.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday night that 23 players missed the most recent practice on Thursday. Meanwhile, the team had at least one injury coming out of Saturday’s preseason game with the Tennessee Titans. Cornerback Ambry Thomas broke his arm in the second quarter.
Others who are currently dealing with injuries include RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), LB Fred Warner (foot), WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring), WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring), CB Isaac Yiadom (ankle), RB Elijah Mitchell (hamstring), P Mitch Wishnowsky (knee), CB Darrell Luter Jr., RB Patrick Taylor Jr., LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, RB Isaac Guerendo, OL Jon Feliciano, OL Spencer Burford, DL Sam Okuayinonu, and DL Jordan Elliott.
Meanwhile, receiver Brandon Aiyuk and tackle Trent Williams are not taking part in training camp due to contract disputes.
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Cancelling the joint practice is a big deal for Shanahan. He’s said for years that the practices — which had been conducted in Denver, Minnesota, Los Angeles and Las Vegas in recent years — are more important than preseason games.
The 49ers host the Saints on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers plan to practice Monday, although it will be later in the day than their usual 10:25 a.m. start time.
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