WEDNESDAY REPORT
The staff acknowledged that the Cardinals' run game needs to take a step up after James Conner finished in back-to-back games with under 40 rushing yards. Tight end Tip Reiman, who Kyler Murray called "the enforcer" returned to practice after missing last weekend with a foot injury. Reiman, limited during practice, is an integral part of many run blocking schemes.
Will Hernandez (knee) was an limited participant. Although he was ruled inactive, improving from instantly ruled out in Week 1 to questionable in Week 2 is encouraging for the interior offensive lineman.
Linebacker Cody Simon returned to practice limited after missing the previous week with a concussion. The rookie was not wearing a yellow non-contact jersey as he progresses through concussion protocol.
While losing Garrett Williams and L.J. Collier to injured reserve is a major blow to the defense, there was good news surrounding the corners. Max Melton was a limited participant after getting carted to the locker room with a knee injury on Sunday. Will Johnson (groin) said he is "really just taking it day by day right now." Johnson was the lone Cardinals to sit out all of practice.
Veteran offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum was granted his rest day. Defensive lineman Dante Stills (elbow) and tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) were limited
Eight different players did not practice for the 49ers, however, quarterback Brock Purdy did. He was limited after missing last weekend's game with a toe/shoulder issue. Kyle Shanahan said "he does have a chance" to play this weekend.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 3
Wednesday, September 17
CB Will Johnson (Groin) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Knee) - Limited
TE Tip Reiman (Foot) - Limited
LB Cody Simon (Concussion) - Limited
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - Limited
OL Will Hernandez (Knee) - Limited
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (Knee) - Limited
DL Dante Stills (Elbow) - Limited
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report Week 3
Wednesday, September 17
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FB Kyle Juszczyk (Concussion) - DNP (1st string)
LT Spencer Burford (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FS Siran Neal (Concussion) - DNP (2nd string)
LT Trent Williams (Knee/Rest) - DNP (1st string)
WR Jauan Jennings (Ankle/Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
RB Christian McCaffrey (Calf/Rest) - DNP (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (NIR-Rest) - DNP (1st string)
QB Brock Purdy (Shoulder/Toe) - Limited (1st string)
RB Jordan James (Finger) - Full (3rd string)
