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Smith (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Smith sustained a concussion in the team's 21-19 win over the Seahawks in Week 11, and he was able to return to practice after missing Wednesday's session. The wide receiver will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday versus the Buccaneers, and Thursday's participation was a step in the right direction.

Branch (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Branch was deemed limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to a toe issue, but he was able to take part in practice in limited fashion Thursday. Whether or not he carries an injury designation into the weekend could depend on his practice status Friday. Branch played all but one defensive snap against Philadelphia this past Sunday.

Pineiro (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The kicker was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain after suffering the injury during last Sunday's win over Arizona. The 49ers will likely need to sign another kicker if Pineiro can't go Monday against Carolina. Pineiro will have two more opportunities to practice before the 49ers formulate their final injury report ahead of the contest.

Landman (back) logged a limited practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Landman has now opened the week with back-to-back limited sessions as he nurses a back injury. The linebacker will have one more chance to log a full practice before the team squares off with Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Bethune (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Bethune sustained a right high-ankle sprain in the team's 41-22 victory over Arizona in Week 11, so his inability to practice to open the week comes as no surprise. The linebacker is fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 12, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice prior to Monday night's matchup with Carolina.

Greenard (shoulder) participated in practice in limited fashion Thursday.

Greenard hurt his shoulder in Week 10 against Baltimore and didn't play this past Sunday versus Chicago. He began this week of practice as a non-participant but was able to get back on the field as a limited participant Thursday. Greenard's chances of returning to action Sunday against Green Bay could hinge on his participation level in the final practice of the week Friday.

Braswell (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough.

The linebacker suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Bills. Braswell appears to be trending in the right direction as Sunday's matchup with the Rams approaches, though his status Friday will be worth monitoring.

Beal (concussion) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Beal suffered a concussion in the team's 41-22 win over the Cardinals in Week 11, so it comes as no surprise that he opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The defensive lineman will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Monday night's matchup with the Panthers. Beal will have two more chances to return to practice and clear protocol before the contest.

Reddick (ankle/knee) did not participate in practice Thursday.

The pass rusher also missed Wednesday's walkthrough and Tampa Bay's last three games. That streak looks likely to extend to four Sunday against the Rams, unless Reddick can manage to hit the practice field Friday.

Gifford (hip/neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Gifford popped up on the injury report to open the week with hip and neck issues, which he may have suffered in Week 11 against the Cardinals. With the 49ers playing the Panthers on Monday Night Football in Week 12, the linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to the contest.