49ers' Spencer Burford: Officially cleared for Week 9
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Burford (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Burford was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the 2022 fourth-rounder has officially been cleared to return from a six-game absence due to a knee injury. Burford operated as a swing tackle prior to his injury but will start at left guard in his return, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Could return for Week 9
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Burford (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Burford has been sidelined since Week 3 but has been practicing for the last two weeks. He practiced in full all week leading up to Sunday's matchup against the Giants, suggesting he should be in line to return. However, Burford officially remains questionable and his status will not be clear until shortly before kickoff.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Full participant in practice
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Burford (knee) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Burford has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in the Week 2 win over the Saints but is now closer to making his return. The 25-year-old was designated to return from injured reserve on Oct. 22, and he should have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Giants.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Ruled out for Week 8
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Burford (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston.
Burford landed on injured reserve in mid-September due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Saints. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, but he's not quite ready to return to game action after being limited in practice all week. Burford will look to increase his practice participation during the 49ers' Week 9 prep.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Lands on IR
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Burford (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Burford suffered a knee injury in the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Saints. He had already been ruled out for Week 3, but he will now be sidelined for at least the next four matchups.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Ruled out for Week 3
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Burford (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Burford suffered the knee injury in Week 2 against the Saints. He didn't practice in any capacity during the week, so his timeline for a return is unclear.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Dealing with knee injury
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Burford suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Burford is considered day-to-day for the time being, as the 49ers need to see how the initial healing goes for the 25-year-old. Burford is a reserve option behind Trent Williams at left tackle, which makes the former's potential absence in Week 3 against the Cardinals carry less of an impact.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Returns to gridiron
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Burford (calf) participated in Thursday's organized team activities, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Burford sustained a calf injury during San Francisco's Week 16 loss to the Dolphins and missed the team's final two games. However, he was spotted participating in Thursday's OTAs, indicating he's since moved past the issue. The fourth-year pro from UTSA is expected to serve as one of the 49ers' top reserve offensive linemen now that he's returned from injury.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Will end season on IR
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The 49ers placed Burford (calf) on injured reserve Saturday.
The placement of Burford and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) on IR makes room on the 49ers' active roster for Alex Barrett and DaShaun White, who were both signed off the practice squad Saturday. Burford appeared in 15 regular-season games in 2024 but did not start on the offensive line.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Won't play Week 18
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Burford (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Burford will miss the last two games of the 2024 regular season due to a calf injury he suffered against the Dolphins in Week 16. The 2022 fourth-round pick mostly served on special teams this season but did see some snaps on the offensive line due to injuries. Colton McKivitz (knee) and Charlie Heck are expected to start at the two offensive tackle positions in Sunday's regular-season finale.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Ruled out for Monday Night Football
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Burford (calf) won't play in Monday's Week 17 tilt against Detroit, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Burford hurt his calf in last Sunday's loss to Miami and didn't practice in any capacity this week. His absence Monday further depletes an injury-riddled 49ers offensive line that may need to turn to recently signed veteran Charlie Heck at left tackle Monday. Things will be even more dire for San Francisco against the Lions if right guard Colton McKivitz, who is questionable due to a knee issue, can't play.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Dealing with calf issue
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Burford (calf) is awaiting an MRI on a calf injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Burford picked up a calf injury in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins and he's now awaiting an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Burford stepped in at left tackle against Miami when Jaylon Moore (quadriceps) was forced to exit the game. Moore andAaron Banks (knee) both suffered season-ending injuries in the contest, while Trent Williams (ankle), who'd already missed the last four games, was ruled out for the final two games of the campaign Monday as well.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Suffers broken hand
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Burford has suffered a broken hand and will be out three to four weeks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The possible recovery timeline suggests Burford could be ready at the start of the season. The second-year guard is expected to be a swing guard for an unheralded group of linemen outside of stalwart left tackle Trent Williams.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Practices Thursday
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Burford (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The starting right guard has missed two straight games but appears ready to return for Monday's matchup with the Ravens. Burford has started all 11 games he's played in this season.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Won't play versus Seattle
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Burford (knee) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Burford dealt with a knee injury during Week 14 prep and was deemed doubtful to play on San Francisco's final injury report Friday. The 23-year-old starting right guard's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday, Dec. 17 versus Arizona. In Burford's absence, veteran Jon Feliciano should step into a starting role against the Seahawks.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Doubtful to play in Week 14
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Burford (knee) is considered doubtful to play Sunday against Seattle, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Burford was able to play through his injury in the team's win over the Eagles last week, but he now appears to be destined to take a seat in Week 14. If he's unable to go, Jon Feliciano will likely take over as the starting right guard.
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49ers' Spencer Burford: Will play at Philadelphia
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Burford (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Burford will return to action in Week 13 after he sat out of the 49ers' win at Seattle in Week 12. He figures to step back into a starting role at right guard Sunday across from a menacing Eagles defensive line.
