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Givens (pectoral) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Givens returned to practice last week, but ultimately was unable to play in the team's 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers. The defensive tackle has been sidelined since early August while dealing with a pectoral injury, so Thursday's full practice is a pretty significant development. Givens will look to build off of Thursday's session at the team's final practice of the week Friday.

Valdes-Scantling missed Thursday's practice due to a calf injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

This is a mid-week addition to the 49ers' injury report, and Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Valdes-Scantling is expected to be out for a few weeks, which is yet another blow to the receiving corps. All of Jauan Jennings (ankle/rib/shoulder, LP), Ricky Pearsall (knee, DNP), Skyy Moore (ankle, LP) and Jordan Watkins (calf, LP) are dealing with healthy concerns, leaving Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson as the only health options at the position on the active roster.

Patrick (calf) is active for Thursday's game against the Steelers.

The Bengals reinstated Patrick from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game, and the veteran offensive lineman should reclaim his starting spot at right guard while Dalton Risner returns to a reserve role.

Jones (ribs) is active for Thursday's game against the Steelers.

Jones saw his practice snaps limited on a short week due to a rib injury, but the 2023 fourth-rounder has been cleared to play in Thursday's AFC North clash. Jones has logged 423 yards on kickoff returns and 78 yards on punt returns through six regular-season games.

Pearsall (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Considering Pearsall has yet to practice in any capacity this week due to a PCL issue in his right knee, he seemingly is trending toward a third consecutive absence, something that may be confirmed on Friday's injury report. Fellow WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf) joined Pearsall as a DNP on Thursday, while Jauan Jennings (ankle/rib/shoulder), Skyy Moore (ankle) and Jordan Watkins (calf) all were limited. At the moment, Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson are the only healthy options at the position on the active roster.

Hendrickson (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Steelers.

As expected, Hendrickson will be on the sidelines in street clothes for Thursday's AFC North tilt, and his next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 26. Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample and Shemar Stewart are all candidates to see an increase in snaps on defense in Hendrickson's absence.

Taylor-Britt will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. Josh Newton will start in his place, with Marco Wilson also getting reps.

Taylor-Britt has been in and out of the doghouse under multiple defensive coordinators the last two seasons, but this is the first time he's been a healthy inactive.

Jennings (ankle/rib/shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jennings noted after this past Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay that he played with five broken ribs and a sprained ankle, and while he mustered 77 percent (53 of 69) of the offensive snaps, the result was one catch (on three targets) for seven yards. All of Ricky Pearsall (knee, DNP), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf, DNP), Skyy Moore (ankle, LP) and Jordan Watkins (calf, LP) are listed on the 49ers' second Week 7 injury report, so it remains to be seen who among the five wide receivers will be available Sunday against the Falcons. Currently, Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson are the only healthy options at the position on the active roster.

Alt (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Alt sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 4 against the Giants, which has prevented him from playing or practicing prior to Thursday's session. His ability to practice in a limited capacity is an encouraging sign that he is progressing in his recovery, but he still faces an uphill battle to make his return Sunday against the Colts.

Jones (knee/oblique) practiced in full Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jones followed up Wednesday's limited showing due to lingering knee and oblique injuries with all on-field work one day later. The same can't be said for No. 1 QB Brock Purdy, who remained limited due to his nagging turf toe issue. Purdy has missed four of the past five games as a result of the health concern, but his ability to handle some practice reps on back-to-back days implies that he's inching toward a return to action. Coach Kyle Shanahan may settle who will be the 49ers' starting quarterback for Week 7 when he speaks to the media Friday.