The San Francisco 49ers entered their Week 18 finale on the road against the Arizona Cardinals with several starters ruled out. Quarterback Brock Purdy, receiver Deebo Samuel and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir were all ruled out with injuries.
Other starters — tight end George Kittle and right tackle Colton McKivitz — were questionable.
Both Kittle and McKivitz would dress for the game and play. They were not among San Francisco’s inactive players for the game.
Below are the players they deactivated:
49ers Week 18 inactive list
- QB Brock Purdy
- WR Deebo Samuel Sr.
- CB Deommodore Lenoir
- DL Robert Beal Jr.
- CB Tre Avery
- DL Khalil Davis
- RB Israel Abanikanda
With no Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Kittle and rookie Ricky Pearsall would be the primary pass catchers for quarterback Josh Dobbs, starting in place of Purdy.
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