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49ers activate Jimmie Ward, Aaron Lynch, Victor Bolden; bench pair of rookie DBs

SEATTLE — Jimmie Ward is set to make his season debut as the 49ers free safety today against the Seattle Seahawks, as he was not among the seven players inactivated before kickoff.

SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 11: Jimmie Ward #25 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a sack against the New York Jets during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ward has battled a hamstring injury since Aug. 27, and Jaquiski Tartt started in his place last Sunday when the 49ers opened the regular season with a 23-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.