SANTA CLARA — Lead working again Elijah Mitchell was one in every of 20 gamers who didn’t swimsuit up for the 49ers Friday evening of their preseason opener towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers and it seems he gained’t be seen once more till Week 1 of the common season.
Mitchell, who rushed for a franchise rookie file 963 yards final season whereas battling shoulder, rib and knee accidents in addition to a concussion, has a hamstring concern, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The hope is Mitchell will be capable to face the Chicago Bears in Week 1.
Mitchell didn't carry the ball a second time after his first try throughout apply at coaching camp Wednesday.
That may additionally imply Mitchell will miss each joint practices this week on the street towards the Minnesota Vikings.
Different 49ers who had been both held out to forestall harm or who're coping with harm:
S Jimmie Ward
CB Emmanuel Moseley
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
WR Brandon Aiyuk
WR Deebo Samuel
RB Jeff Wilson Jr.
CB Charvarius Ward
FB Kyle Juszczyk
LB Azeez Al-Shaair
LB Fred Warner
DE Samson Ebukam
LB Dre Greenlaw
T Trent Williams
T Jaylon Moore
TE George Kittle
DT Arik Armstead
DE Charles Omenihu
DE Nick Bosa
DL Hassan Ridgeway