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49ers Point to Jennings and Jones for Week 6 With Pearsall and Purdy Unlikely

The final injury report will clarify statuses after Jones resumed throwing with Jennings practicing again.

Overview

  • Kyle Shanahan said the team does not expect Ricky Pearsall to play against the Buccaneers.
  • Reporter observations Friday indicated Mac Jones was back to throwing, boosting expectations he will start in Week 6.
  • Jauan Jennings practiced for a second straight day in a limited capacity, giving him a chance to suit up after missing Week 5.
  • Brock Purdy missed practice all week with a toe injury, though he was seen pushing a sled as a sign of progress.
  • Thursday’s report listed Pearsall, Jordan Watkins, Yetur Gross-Matos and Robert Beal as non-participants, while Kendrick Bourne is healthy after a 10-catch, 142-yard outing in Week 5.