HOUSTON – As expected, NaVorro Bowman’s return to the field won’t come tonight.
The 49ers inside linebacker, who is 19 months removed from sustaining a severe knee injury, won’t play in the preseason opener against the Texans. In addition, tight end Vernon Davis and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett won’t play, a 49ers official said. Dockett, 34, is a year removed from sustaining a torn ACL and his snaps have been monitored during the first two weeks of training camp.
Head coach Jim Tomsula and Bowman said Thursday it hadn’t been determined whether he’d play against the Texans.