Bethune (ankle) will be limited at practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Bethune last suited up in Week 11, but his ability to practice in some capacity Thursday suggests he has made progress in his recovery. He would return to the starting middle linebacker role if cleared to play Monday against the Colts. Bethune has two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation in practice.
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49ers' Malik Mustapha: Leads team in tackles
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Mustapha logged 10 tackles (six solo) during the 49ers' win over the Titans on Sunday.
Mustapha was San Francisco's leading tackler during the victory, and he has now compiled double-digit stops twice this season. The 23-year-old will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Colts.
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49ers' Nick Martin: Still in concussion protocol
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Martin remains in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Martin was concussed in Week 13 against Cleveland and missed Sunday's win over the Titans. Across seven appearances this season, Martin has logged 15 defensive snaps and another 74 on special teams.
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49ers' Sam Okuayinonu: Expected back at pracitce
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Okuayinonu (ankle) is expected to return to practice during Week 16 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Okuayinonu has not practiced or played over the 49ers' last two games due to an ankle injury, but he seems to have recovered enough to be cleared to practice. His practice participation will determine whether he's ultimately given the green light to play in the 49ers' Week 16 road tilt against the Colts on Monday, Dec. 22.
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49ers' Yetur Gross-Matos: Set to return to practice
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Gross-Matos (hamstring) should return to practice ahead of the 49ers' Week 16 tilt against the Colts on Monday, Dec. 22, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Gross-Matos landed on injured reserve in early November due to knee and hamstring injuries, which have kept him sidelined since Week 5 against the Rams. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Thursday, but he'll likely have to log at least one full practice before being cleared to return.
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49ers' Tatum Bethune: Slated to return to practice
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Monday that he expects Bethune (ankle) to return to practice for Week 16 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Bethune has missed the 49ers' last three game due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to have progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice ahead of San Francisco's Week 16 tilt against Indianapolis on Monday, Dec. 22. The second-year linebacker was thrust into a starting role after Fred Warner (ankle - IR) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 6 against the Buccaneers, and it has been Curtis Robinson who has taken on the starting job in Bethune's absence.
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49ers' Jordan Elliott: Gearing up to practice
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Elliott (knee) is expected to practice this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Elliott suffered an apparent knee injury prior to Sunday's win over the Titans, but it doesn't appear as if it's a long-term issue for the defensive lineman. He'll benefit from an additional day off ahead of the team's matchup with the Colts on Monday Night Football in Week 16, but his status at practice will be worth monitoring in the coming days.
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49ers' Jordan Elliott: Will not play Sunday
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Elliott (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Elliott had no injury designation after Friday's practice but appears to have suffered the knee injury Sunday before the Week 15 game versus the Titans. Alfred Collins is in line to start with Elliott out.
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49ers' Nick Martin: Won't play vs. Titans
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Martin (concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Martin sustained a concussion in Week 13 at Cleveland prior to San Francisco's Week 14 bye, and now he'll be sidelined for Week 15 as he continues to recover. His absence could mean more reps at linebacker for veteran Luke Gifford.
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49ers' Yetur Gross-Matos: Won't suit up vs. Titans
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Gross-Matos (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Gross-Matos was just designated for return to practice from San Francisco's injured reserve list Thursday, but he'll have to spend at least one more game on the sideline as he nurses his hamstring injury. With Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) also out, Bryce Huff and 2023 second-rounder Keion White project as the 49ers' starters on the edge in Week 15.
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49ers' Tatum Bethune: Missing another game
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Bethune (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Bethune will miss a third consecutive game due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 11 against the Cardinals. Curtis Robinson will continue to start at middle linebacker due to the absences of Bethune and Fred Warner (ankle - IR). Bethune's next opportunity to play is Week 16 against the Colts on Monday, Dec. 22.
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49ers' Sam Okuayinonu: Won't play Week 15
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Okuayinonu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Okuayinonu will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury despite having additional time to recover due to the 49ers' Week 14 bye. It's an injury that he has worked through since late October, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to return for San Francisco's Week 16 clash against Indianapolis on Monday, Dec. 22. Keion White, Clelin Ferrell and Robert Beal will continue to see more snaps at defensive end opposite Bryce Huff for as long as Okuayinonu is sidelined.
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49ers' Tatum Bethune: Remains unable to practice
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Bethune (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
With consecutive DNPs to begin Week 15 prep, Bethune appears to be in real danger of missing his third straight game Sunday against the Titans. Should that be the case, Curtis Robinson would likely log another start at linebacker.
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49ers' Yetur Gross-Matos: Practice window opens
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San Francisco designated Gross-Matos (knee) to return from IR on Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The 49ers will evaluate Gross-Matos at practice Thursday and Friday before making a decision on whether to activate him to the 53-man roster in time for Sunday's contest against the Titans. Gross-Matos hasn't played since Week 5 due to a lingering knee strain.
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49ers' Sam Okuayinonu: Sidelined to begin week
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Okuayinonu (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Okuayinonu suffered a serious ankle injury in Week 12 and was expected to miss multiple games. Even with the 49ers' bye week benefiting him with additional time to rest, Okuayinonu appears unlikely to suit up in Week 15 against Tennessee.
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49ers' Tatum Bethune: Not practicing Wednesday
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Bethune (ankle) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Bethune has not played since Week 11 due to a high ankle sprain, and even now coming off a bye week, he isn't ready to take the practice field. The starting linebacker will have two more opportunities to get back on the field as at least a limited participant ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, but if Bethune is unable to play Week 15, Curtis Robinson will handle an expanded role on defense again.
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49ers' Garret Wallow: Joins San Francisco
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The 49ers claimed Wallow off waivers Monday.
Wallow was waived by the Broncos on Saturday after playing seven games with the team. He missed some time time earlier this season due to a hamstring injury but appears to be past the issue after suiting up in each of Denver's past two games prior to being cut. Wallow played primarily on special teams while with the Broncos and could be used in a similar role with San Francisco.
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49ers' Clelin Ferrell: Monster performance vs. Browns
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Ferrell compiled nine tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, during San Francisco's win over the Browns on Sunday.
Ferrell had one of the best outings of his career, leading the team in both tackles and sacks. The 28-year-old has been productive across his limited playing time this season, tallying 14 tackles (nine solo), including 4.0 sacks, in just four games. He is now just 0.5 sacks shy of his career-best mark set during his rookie season in 2019.
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49ers' Tatum Bethune: Approaching return to action
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Bethune (ankle) is closing in on a return to action, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Bethune has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a high-ankle sprain, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the linebacker has "a chance" to play in Week 15 against the Titans following the team's bye week in Week 14. With Fred Warner (ankle) done for season, Bethune has taken over as the team's starting middle linebacker, so his return will be rather significant for San Francisco.
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49ers' Nick Martin: Being evaluated for concussion
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Martin has exited Sunday's game against the Browns and is being evaluated for a possible concussion, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Martin will be analyzed by one of the league's independent neurologists to determine if he can return to the game. Before the linebacker's early exit, he logged one solo tackle.
