The 49ers returned to practice Sunday but were without a couple of familiar faces, which might explain why they worked out a handful of players over the weekend.
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel missed practice with a knee contusion and might miss this entire week. However, the injury isn’t considered serious, and Samuel is expected to be ready for game week next Monday as the team ramps up its preparations to face the Bears in Week 1. Samuel suffered the injury last Thursday against the Texans.
Running back Elijah Mitchell returned to practice after missing the preseason with a hamstring injury.