The 49ers placed defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway on injured reserve. Ridgeway strained a pectoral muscle in Sunday’s victory over the Buccaneers and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. The 49ers, though, have only two short-term injured reserve designations left, meaning the season is over for Javon Kinlaw, Elijah Mitchell or Ridgeway. Ridgeway played 265 snaps [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers place Hassan Ridgeway on injured reserve, promote two for Thursday Night Football
Seahawks elevate Godwin Igwebuike for Thursday night
Running back Godwin Igwebuike will join the Seahawks for Thursday night’s game against the 49ers. The Seahawks announced that they have elevated Igwebuike to the active roster for the second week in a row. He will revert to the practice squad after the game. Igwebuike returned three kickoffs for 104 yards during Seattle’s loss to [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks elevate Godwin Igwebuike for Thursday night
Thursday Night Football: Brock Purdy officially is active
The 49ers will have quarterback Brock Purdy tonight. The rookie officially is active for Thursday Night Football. Purdy’s rib/oblique injury had him questionable entering the day as he was limited on all three practice reports this week. The 49ers’ inactives are quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), receiver Deebo Samuel (knee, ankle), defensive tackle Kevin Givens (knee), [more] … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Football: Brock Purdy officially is active
Brock Purdy finishes first quarter 9-for-9 as 49ers lead 7-0
Everyone wanted to see how Brock Purdy performs at one of the most hostile environments in the NFL. He so far appears unfazed. Purdy completed all nine of his attempts in the first quarter, throwing for 73 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers took a 7-0 lead on his 28-yard touchdown throw to George Kittle. [more] … [Read more...] about Brock Purdy finishes first quarter 9-for-9 as 49ers lead 7-0
Bryan Mone carted off after first quarter knee injury
Seahawks defensive tackle Bryan Mone was injured with 7:19 remaining in the first quarter. 49ers offensive lineman Jake Brendel drove Mone into the ground on a 3-yard run by Christian McCaffrey, with Mone’s left knee bending awkwardly underneath him. Mone immediately grabbed his knee. Mone needed assistance off the field, unable to put weight on [more] … [Read more...] about Bryan Mone carted off after first quarter knee injury