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49ers Get Full Attendance at Practice as Watkins, Gross-Matos Return Before Week 1

Kyle Shanahan may hold recent returnees out without a full practice week.

Overview

  • Reporters observed every player on the 49ers’ 53-man roster participating in some capacity during Thursday’s media window.
  • Rookie WR Jordan Watkins practiced for the first time since his Aug. 11 high‑ankle sprain, and DE Yetur Gross-Matos returned from a knee issue.
  • Shanahan said the team will likely suit up five wide receivers on Sunday, with Jauan Jennings expected to be available.
  • Brandon Aiyuk remains on the PUP list and Demarcus Robinson is serving a three-game suspension, shaping the receiver choices for Seattle.
  • The injury report listed Christian McCaffrey as limited with a calf issue as San Francisco finalizes actives for the opener at Lumen Field.