The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to not have a depleted receiver room for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. With Brandon Aiyuk already out for the season, there’s a chance that Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings could sit out, while tight end George Kittle is likely to play.
Samuel is recovering after being hospitalized with pneumonia on Sunday. He practiced on Thursday, a good sign, but head coach Kyle Shanahan wasn’t ready to declare Samuel good to go for the Cowboys game.
“Well the fact he was able to be out there and attempt some stuff, to me is good news,” Shanahan told KNBR’s Tom Tolbert and Adam Copeland. “I remember having pneumonia in my early 20s and I did not feel like I could even walk down stairs about a week later.
“So, there’s all different types of levels of it. He’s doing much better than, what I’ve learned is pneumonias can be a little bit different. He had kind of a little bit of an unusual one, but he’s doing good enough that he was able to practice today, and hopefully that will continue getting better. And hopefully he’ll be able to help us out on Sunday.”
Jennings is dealing with a hip injury, and while he’s not a candidate to go on injured reserve, it’s likely he won’t suit up this week as he’s been designated as doubtful.
“Expect to get him back after the bye week,” Shanahan said of Jennings. “Haven’t ruled him out yet for this week, but definitely would say he’s doubtful. I’d be surprised if he won’t be back after the bye week.”
Kittle, meanwhile, has been working through a foot sprain but was at Thursday’s practice in a limited capacity.
Tagovailoa cleared to return vs. Cardinals
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike McDaniel said on Friday.
Tagovailoa returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday and was a full participant on Thursday, which included contact. It’s the first time he took part in practice since suffering a concussion in Week 2, his third in two years.
Following his upgraded status, Tagovailoa was able to meet with an independent neurological consultant to get full clearance from concussion protocol and return to action.
Daniels a game-time decision for Commanders
Jayden Daniels will be a game-time decision after returning to practice following a rib injury suffered in Week 7.
“We will assess how he feels over the next 48 hours, but we really pushed it today,” said Commanders head coach Dan Quinn.
Daniels left in the first quarter last week against the Carolina Panthers after taking a couple of hard shots after running with the ball on Washington’s first drive of the game. He grabbed at his ribs while getting up after a tackle and was in pain on the sideline working with athletic trainers.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Daniels said he feels good and that, “I want to play, but not my decision.”
Toe injury bothering Bucky Irving
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were without running back Bucky Irving for a second straight day at practice on Thursday and he is listed questionable for Sunday.
The rookie running back has been a key part of the Tampa offense this season. Irving has picked up 351 yards on the ground and three touchdowns in three of their past four games.
Should Irving be unable to go versus the Atlanta Falcons, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will get the workload in the backfield.
Here’s the rest of the Week 8 injury report. (Players will be added as teams release their reports.)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLESCINCINNATI BENGALSBALTIMORE RAVENSCLEVELAND BROWNSTENNESSEE TITANSDETROIT LIONSARIZONA CARDINALS
DT Roy Lopez (ankle): out
DL Darius Robinson (calf): out
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (neck): out
MIAMI DOLPHINSNEW YORK JETSNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSATLANTA FALCONS
LB Troy Andersen (knee): out
S Justin Simmons (hamstring): doubtful
CB Antonio Hamilton (back): questionable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 21, 2024, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Mike Evans (hamstring): out
WR Chris Godwin (ankle): out
DT Greg Gaines (calf): out
S Tykee Smith (concussion): out
TE Payne Durham (calf): questionable
RB Bucky Irving (toe): questionable
WR Rakim Jarrett (knee): questionable
GREEN BAY PACKERSJACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
RB Travis Etienne (hamstring): questionable
LB Foye Oluokun (foot): questionable
DE Esezi Otomewo (calf): questionable
T Cam Robinson (concussion): questionable
S Andrew Wingard (knee): questionable
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
DE Genard Avery (foot): out
LB Jaylon Carlies (fibula/shoulder): out
DT DeForest Buckner (ankle): questionable
LB Cameron McGrone (elbow): questionable
HOUSTON TEXANSNEW ORLEANS SAINTS
WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (hip): out
G Nick Saldiveri (shoulder): out
QB Derek Carr (oblique): doubtful
TE Juwan Johnson (shoulder): questionable
RB Alvin Kamara (hand/rib): questionable
G Lucas Patrick (chest): questionable
LOS ANGELES CHARGERSBUFFALO BILLS
WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral): out
LB Terrel Bernard (ankle/pectoral): out
DT DeWayne Carter (wrist): out
SEATTLE SEAHAWKSCAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Diontae Johnson (rib): out
WR Adam Thielen (hamstring): out
LB D.J. Wonnum (quad): out
S Jordan Fuller (hamstring): out
S James Robinson (knee): out
S Nick Scott (hamstring): out
CB Dane Jackson (hamstring): doubtful
QB Andy Dalton (right thumb): doubtful
RB Jonathon Brooks (knee): doubtful
OT Yosh Nijman (knee): doubtful
TE Tommy Tremble (back): questionable
RT Taylor Moton (elbow): questionable
DE A’Shawn Robinson (knee): questionable
LB Claudin Cherelus (hamstring): questionable
LB Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin): questionable
OLB Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder): questionable
DENVER BRONCOSKANSAS CITY CHIEFSLAS VEGAS RAIDERSCHICAGO BEARSWASHINGTON COMMANDERSDALLAS COWBOYSSAN FRANCISCO 49ERSNEW YORK GIANTSPITTSBURGH STEELERS