The San Francisco 49ers exited their Week 4 victory over the New England Patriots with a slew of new injury problems from the game.
Six players were hurt during the game including linebacker Fred Warner. Warner exited the game just before the end of the first half and never returned. The All-Pro LB tried to return, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said he wasn’t able to. Warner wound up skipping the entire second half.
Immediately after the game Shanahan didn’t have an update, but he had a positive one Monday in a conference call with reporters.
Warner is considered day-to-day with an ankle issue.
That day-to-day designation was given to the other five players hurt as well. Wide receiver Jacob Cowing has a shoulder issue, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott is working through a knee injury, tight end George Kittle is dealing with a rib injury, WR Chris Conley has an oblique injury, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk has a shoulder injury.
It doesn’t sound like there’s any major concern with any of those ailments. Shanahan indicated there’s hope each player will be able to heal up in time to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.
Last week quarterback Brock Purdy was listed as day-to-day with a back injury. He wound up a full participant in all three practices.
The 49ers will have the day off Tuesday. Wednesday’s practice report will give us a better indication of where each player is for Week 5. For now, day-to-day is a good sign.
