SANTA CLARA -– Nine 49ers did not participate in practice Wednesday due to injuries with the team set to face the San Diego Chargers on Saturday night.
Running back Frank Gore (concussion) and Carlos Hyde (ankle) did not practice and their availability for the upcoming game is in serious doubt. Hyde said it would take a miracle for him to play.
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Alfonso Smith and recently signed Phillip Tanner are the only healthy running backs on the 49ers’ 53-man roster.
Wide receivers Michael Crabtree and Stevie Johnson did not practice due to knee injuries. Starting linebackers Chris Borland (ankle) and Michael Wilhoite (hip) did not practice. Borland is not expected to be available for the final two games.
The 49ers (7-7) have been eliminated from the playoff contention.
49ERS
Did not participate
LB Chris Borland (ankle)
CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring)
LB Ahmad Brooks (thumb)
WR Michael Crabtree (knee)
RB Frank Gore (concussion)
RB Carlos Hyde (ankle)
WR Steve Johnson (knee)
DE Justin Smith (back)
LB Michael Wilhoite (hip)
Limited participation
CB Perrish Cox (ankle)
CB Chris Culliver (knee)
T Anthony Davis (concussion)
DT Quinton Dial (knee)
DE Tony Jerod-Eddie (foot)
S Raymond Ventrone (groin)
Full participation
C Marcus Martin (knee)
LS Kyle Nelson (back)
CHARGERS
Did not participate
WR Keenan Allen (collarbone, ankle)
TE Ladarius Green (ankle, concussion)
DT Corey Liuget (ankle)
RB Ryan Mathews (ankle)
QB Philip Rivers (chest, back)
P Mike Scifres (shoulder)
Full participation
DT Ryan Carrethers (elbow)
