With preparations for his team’s season finale in full swing, Jim Tomsula addressed the media on Wednesday and touched on an assortment of San Francisco 49ers topics.
First the injury news: defensive lineman Quinton Dial (back), linebacker Michael Wilhoite (ankle), running back Shaun Draughn (knee) and offensive lineman Marcus Martin (concussion) will all be held out of practice on Wednesday.
Safety Jaquiski Tartt (knee) will be limited and offensive tackle Joe Staley (illness) is to be determined.
Tomsula went on to discuss Erik Pears sliding in from tackle to guard, Trent Brown’s growth, the development of Ian Silberman and Brandon Thomas and Jarryd Hayne’s performance versus the Detroit Lions.