NFL Player News
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Curtis Robinson LB | SF
49ers' Curtis Robinson: Healthy scratch again
Robinson (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Robinson will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive game, with Eric Kendricks seeming to have earned the No. 2 middle linebacker spot on the depth chart. Robinson will likely not be active again this season as long as the 49ers' linebacker corps maintains its current health.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | SF
49ers' Kendrick Bourne: Stands to benefit with Pearsall out
Bourne is in line for more work Saturday versus the Seahawks due to Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle) being inactive, Brianna Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
In Pearsall's absences during Weeks 5-10 and 16 this season, Bourne has been the biggest beneficiary among San Francisco's wide receivers, tallying a 26-422-0 line on 34 targets over those seven games. He'll have to vie with fellow WR Jauan Jennings, RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle (ankle) for looks from QB Brock Purdy, but the opportunity still knocks for Bourne.
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Upton Stout CB | SF
49ers' Upton Stout: Active for Week 18
Stout (concussion) is active for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Stout was able to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time for Saturday's divisional clash. The third-round rookie will have a task ahead of him, as he will likely face matchups with 2025 receiving yards leader Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed.
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Josh Jones OT | SEA
Seahawks' Josh Jones: Active for Week 18
Jones (ankle) is active for Saturday night's game against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jones was a limited participant in Thursday's practice and appears to be healthy enough to suit up for Saturday night's pivotal divisional showdown that will decide the NFC's top seed. With Charles Cross (hamstring) inactive, Jones is set to start the game at left tackle.
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Coby Bryant SAF | SEA
Seahawks' Coby Bryant: Inactive for Week 18
Bryant (knee) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Bryant will miss a second consecutive game due to a knee injury he sustained in the Seahawks' Week 16 overtime win over the Rams. Ty Okada will likely once again start at strong safety in Bryant's absence.
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Inactive Saturday
Pearsall (knee/ankle) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Pearsall missed a Week 16 victory at Indianapolis due to an ankle sprain and an aggravation of his previous PCL injury, but he was back in action last Sunday against the Bears, earning an 81 percent snap share en route to five catches (on eight targets) for 85 yards. He then was limited during Week 18 prep with the same health concerns, and with San Francisco's decision to sit him in the regular-season finale, the team clearly is prioritizing his health ahead of the playoffs. Pearsall's absence means Jauan Jennings, Demarcus Robinson and Kendrick Bourne will be the primary wide receivers available to QB Brock Purdy.
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Jalen Milroe QB | SEA
Seahawks' Jalen Milroe: Emergency QB for Saturday night
Milroe (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback for Saturday night's game against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Milroe will be the reserve quarterback behind Sam Darnold and Drew Lock for Saturday Night Football. Milroe will be allowed to enter the game only if both Darnold and Lock must leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.
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George Kittle TE | SF
49ers' George Kittle: Back in action Saturday
Kittle (ankle) is listed as active Saturday against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
After sitting out a Week 17 win against the Bears due to a mid-to-low-ankle sprain, Kittle is back in action as the 49ers seek to claim the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the conference. Despite operating with practice limitations during the entirety of Week 18 prep, it wouldn't be a surprise if he handles his typical 80-plus percent of the offensive snaps considering what's on the line. Since he was blanked in Week 7 in his return from an IR stint due to a hamstring injury, Kittle put together a 48-574-6 line on 56 targets in eight games before last Sunday's absence.
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Xavier Gipson WR | NYG
Giants' Xavier Gipson: Signed to active roster
The Giants signed Gipson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gipson signed with the Giants' practice squad after being waived by the Eagles, and the wide receiver will get his first shot with his new NFC East team in Week 18. The 24-year-old is set to be the secondary kick and punt returner behind Gunner Olszewski, and he will likely see most of his reps Sunday with the special-teams unit.
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Elijah Molden CB | LAC
Chargers' Elijah Molden: Ruled out for Sunday
Molden (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Molden was already doubtful to suit up, and with the Chargers sitting Justin Herbert (left hand/rest), it makes sense that the team would want to preserve other players' health for the playoffs. Newly signed defensive back Marcus Maye will likely take over Molden's role for Week 18.