49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates this afternoon on a conference call. Running back, Elijah Mitchell is dealing with a rib injury and will be limited in practice Wednesday. Jimmie Ward has a Grade 1 quad strain and has an “outside chance” of playing this week, but he’s “not really optimistic.” Shanahan said it’s more likely Ward is out 1-2 weeks. Tavon Wilson will start in his place.
Speaking of safeties, Kai Nacua has a hamstring injury and will miss three weeks. Nacua is a reserve, but without Ward and Tartt, Talanoa Hufanga and Wilson are the lone safeties that are healthy.