Ambry Thomas undergoes surgery on her hand
The San Francisco 49ers received good news on the injury front. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey will miss Week 18 with a mild calf strain. But it doesn't sound like McCaffrey has suffered an injury that will keep him out for an extended period of time, and he should be fit for the playoffs.
Cornerback Ambry Thomas will also miss the regular season finale. Shanahan said Thomas, who played with a lineup in Week 17, will require surgery on his broken hand. I asked Shanahan if Thomas would play with a club after the surgery and he said it would be something similar to what Ambry wore last Sunday.
So next week we'll get a heavy dose of Elijah Mitchell and probably Darrell Luter Jr. in place of McCaffrey and Thomas.
Defensive tackle Arik Armstead will continue to rest his ankle and knee.
Tight end Ross Dwelley is unlikely to play this week due to a sprained ankle.
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore remain in the concussion protocol.
Safety Ji'Ayir Brown “has a chance” to play next Sunday, but Shanahan was noncommittal. The same goes for the 49ers, who play with certain starters against the Los Angeles Rams. Shanahan wouldn't even say whether Brock Purdy would start Sunday.
The practice window opens for wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud. McCloud hasn't played since Week 12. Since then, he has been on injured reserve with a rib injury.
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