SANTA CLARA – Coach Kyle Shanahan described the results of running back Christian McCaffrey’s MRI scan as encouraging.
“That’s what I thought,” Shanahan said of McCaffrey on Thursday. “Everyone who is there day in and day out means they have a chance.”
The 49ers identify McCaffrey’s injury as an external oblique. The 49ers no longer list “ribs” on the injury report.
McCaffrey, wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) were not scheduled to practice Thursday, Shanahan said. Each is listed as “daily,” Shanahan said.
The 49ers return to action on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings and are keeping the door open for each of these players to be available.
McCaffrey, who leads the NFL with 530 rushing yards, did not play due to his injury in the fourth quarter of the 49ers’ 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Samuel suffered a left shoulder injury on the first game Sunday against the Browns. He gained 8 yards at right end and was tackled by Browns safety Juan Thornhill. He remained in the game and played eight more snaps before being ruled out from returning to action.
Williams rolled up his left ankle in the first half. He missed two snaps before returning to action. Afterward, Williams wore an orthopedic shoe as he left the stadium.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw and left guard Aaron Banks are not scheduled to practice. Greenlaw was forced to miss the 49ers’ Week 6 game against the Browns due to a hamstring injury. The 49ers’ run defense allowed a season-worst 160 yards without Greenlaw in the lineup.
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