SANTA CLARA – 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey got his week’s rest.
After receiving a veteran’s day of rest on Wednesday, it was a full day of work for McCaffrey on Thursday in 32-degree temperatures on the 49ers’ practice field.
McCaffrey and veteran left tackle Trent Williams returned to practice after each player received a day of rest for the veteran.
“I feel great,” McCaffrey said. “The body feels great. I think all trainers and strength and conditioning coaches do a good job of keeping you moving and in shape even when you have an off day.
“But at the same time, it’s good for the body to have a day off every now and then.”
The 49ers are expected to be near full strength in their Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night.
McCaffrey leads the NFL in rushing attempts (80) and yards rushing (459) while playing 81 percent of the team’s offensive snaps.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw (ankle) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (heel) also returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.
Running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) did not practice and his status remains questionable for Sunday night.
Jon Feliciano, backup offensive lineman and special teams player, was seen conditioning on a sideline, an indication that he is going through the NFL’s return-to-play concussion protocol.
Wide receivers Deebo Samuel (knee and ribs) and Jauan Jennings (shin) were limited in practice for the second straight day and appear to be on track to play against the Cowboys.
49ers injury report
No exercise
C Jon Feliciano (concussion)
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee)
Limited
LB Dre Greenlaw (ankle)
WR Jauan Jennings (shin)
WR Deebo Samuel (ribs, knee)
CB Charvarius Ward (heel)
Cowboys injury report
No exercise
TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle)
Limited
LB Damone Clark (shoulder)
S Malik Hooker (shoulder)
LB Micah Parsons (knee)
Full participation
RB Rico Dowdle (hip)
T Chuma Edoga (knee)
WR CeeDee Lamb (knee)
G Zack Martin (hamstring)
T Tyron Smith (knee)
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