The 49ers’ practice report was still a little messy given their injury situation, but Thursday offered a sliver of good news with running back Elijah Mitchell listed as a full participant.
Mitchell has been dealing with rib and finger injuries the last couple weeks, so seeing him back in full workouts is a sign that this health is trending in the right direction. That’s going to be crucial for the 49ers with Deebo Samuel sidelined by a groin injury. Mitchell’s heavy workload will continue, but the club will need him to keep playing at a high level.
Here’s the full participation report from Thursday with several resting players back in action: