The San Francisco 49ers’ latest injury report for Wednesday hit, and while Wide Receiver Mike Evans remains sidelined, it is the state of their secondary that should have everyone talking. This isn’t just a couple of nicks; this is a full-blown defensive back crisis hitting the team right now.
Cornerback Catastrophe Strikes the 49ers
Let’s be real, the headline here is the absolute mess at cornerback. Both starting corners, Renardo Green, dealing with a back issue, and Deommodore Lenoir, nursing a foot injury, are out of practice entirely. Think about that for a second. *Both* starters. That’s a brutal blow to any defense, no matter how talented. This leaves rookie Ephesians Prysock as pretty much the only other option at the position. It’s no wonder the team added Jack Jones to the practice squad; when your two main guys are down, you gotta grab anyone you can.
The silver lining, if you can even call it that, is Nate Hobbs. He’s a full go for practice, which is a massive relief. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has already talked about Hobbs’ versatility, mentioning he can play both inside and outside, which is going to be crucial now. Head coach Shanahan echoed that, saying, “Nate’s a real good NFL corner. Seen him at a number of places. We’ve scrimmaged against him. I’ve played against him in games. He didn’t have a long camp, but he had long enough with us that you could see him effective inside, effective outside. His versatility is great. Where he’s needed.” With Green and Lenoir out, Hobbs is definitely going to be needed, and possibly asked to do a whole lot.
Wide Receiver Woes and Other Lingering Issues
Speaking of Mike Evans, there’s no real update. He’s still stuck in that week-to-week limbo with his Achilles. What’s even more telling is what Shanahan admitted: even if Evans was available for the final eight games of the season, the 49ers would have still looked to add another wide receiver. That’s a pretty clear signal about their depth and confidence at the position. It makes you wonder how confident they really are in the guys they have.
And Evans isn’t the only receiver on the mend. Deebo Samuel is limited in practice, dealing with a hamstring issue. Add to that defensive back Siran Neal (knee/foot) and Upton Stout (shoulder/neck), who are also limited, along with defensive tackle CJ West. This Wednesday injury report paints a pretty clear picture. The 49ers are absolutely banged up, especially in the secondary and at receiver. How they navigate these next few games with such thin cornerback depth, even with Nate Hobbs back, is going to be a huge challenge. It’s a tough situation that’ll test their resolve, no doubt about it.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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