49ers report limited return for DT James Thompson as other key players stay restricted
Defensive tackle James Thompson resumed limited practice for the San Francisco 49ers, while Nick Bosa and George Kittle remained on limited status ahead of the season opener.
San Francisco defensive tackle James Thompson, who missed the previous day's practice with a hamstring issue, was listed as returning to limited work on Wednesday's injury report. The move comes after the team placed defensive tackle Alfred Collins on the injured list with a knee injury earlier in the week.
Defensive end Nick Bosa, still recovering from a right-knee ACL tear and subsequent soreness, and tight end George Kittle, rehabbing a torn right Achilles suffered in a January playoff game, remained on limited status ahead of Thursday night's season opener. The 49ers' defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has indicated that Bosa is expected to play, though his exact snap count has not been confirmed.
Other players listed as limited included linebackers Luke Gifford (hamstring) and Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), defensive tackle Gracen Halton (ankle), defensive end Romello Height (ankle) and fullback Kyle Juszczyk (finger). Cornerback Upton Stout was the only player noted as a full participant.