Overview
- 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said LT Trent Williams (hamstring) and WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) did not practice, leaving their availability in doubt for Sunday at Philadelphia.
- San Francisco’s linebacker depth took more hits with Tatum Bethune placed on injured reserve and Fred Warner still out, prompting the team to sign veteran Kyzir White to the practice squad with a possible elevation this week.
- Chicago coach Ben Johnson said the hope is for slot corner Kyler Gordon to begin practicing after his IR stint, making him a potential option as the Bears host the Packers on Saturday at Soldier Field.
- Buffalo coach Sean McDermott described kicker Matt Prater as day-to-day with a right quadriceps injury before the Bills visit the Jaguars.
- NFL evaluators are closely tracking Friday’s CFP semifinal featuring quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) and Dante Moore (Oregon), who are widely projected as the top candidates for the first pick in April’s draft.