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Phillips (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant on the Panthers' official injury report Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Per Mike Kaye of ESPN.com, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday it's fair to expect that Phillips won't play in Week 7 as he recovers from a hamstring injury he picked up during Sunday's game at Philadelphia. In that case, 2025 third-rounder Princely Umanmielen could draw a start on the edge versus the Buccaneers.

Shaheed (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Corbin K. Smith of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com reports.

It's the first time Shaheed has been listed on the injury report this season. A popular summer breakout candidate, it hasn't yet happened for Shaheed this season, as he has just 14 catches for 162 yards on 27 targets through six games. He's added 39 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries. Shaheed can't be trusted in fantasy lineups until he shows some sort of reliable floor or even a ceiling performance.

Woodson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears.

Woodson has been dealing with a persistent shoulder injury since Week 4. The strong safety suited up while dealing with the issue in both Week 5 and Week 6, playing 83 percent and 100 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps in the contests, respectively. Woodson should continue the trend established in previous weeks by suiting up for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Kirk (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's the first time that Kirk has logged a full session since his 21-day practice window opened Thursday. He was not activated from IR before this past Monday's game against the Commanders, but it looks like the veteran wide receiver is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's road game against the Falcons. Kirk's availability is sorely needed for a 49ers wideout group that will be without Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and could also be without Mike Evans (ribs), the latter of whom aggravated a right Achilles injury during the first half of Monday's win.

Edwards (hamstring) is doubtful to play Thursday night versus the Patriots.

Edwards was considered to be a limited participant at the team's walkthrough Wednesday, but he was given a doubtful designation ahead of Thursday Night Football. The linebacker has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 5, and he appears likely to miss a second game in a row with the injury. If Edwards is unavailable against New England, Noah Sewell would stand to operate in a more significant role on Chicago's defense again in Week 7.

Washington (foot/back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Around The NFL reports.

It's the first time this season Washington has been listed on the injury report, and it's unclear if his injuries are anything notable or just some general soreness. The rookie running back logged a season-high 34.8 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bills, and he matched his season high with nine carries. Washington has appeared to be closing the gap some on Ashton Jeanty atop the depth chart, as Jeanty has been extremely inefficient with his rushing attempts this season.

Robinson (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Robinson may have tweaked his hamstring during the Falcons' Week 6 loss to the Bears, when he recorded season lows in offensive snaps (10) and carries (two). His ability to practice in a limited capacity suggests that the injury isn't considered a serious one, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, who he played for in 2025. In the event that Robinson cannot play, the Falcons could turn to practice squad options like Jam Miller and Khalil Herbert to serve as depth options out of the backfield behind Bijan Robinson.

Dillon (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on the Panthers' official injury report Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Dillon sat out Sunday's game at Philadelphia because of an ankle injury, but it looks like he's on pace to return to action in Week 7. He figures to continue to play a change-of-pace role in Carolina's backfield behind bell cow Chuba Hubbard.

Evans (ribs/Achilles) officially didn't practice Wednesday, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

As expected, Evans didn't mix into drills just two days removed from exiting Monday's game against the Commanders early due to an Achilles injury. Afterward, coach Kyle Shanahan termed the issue right Achilles soreness, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, which isn't believed to be a long-term concern. Shanahan also expressed hope that Evans will be able to play Sunday in Atlanta, but in the end the 49ers likely will exercise caution with the top wide receiver on the roster.

Bowers (hamstring/calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Around The NFL reports.

Bowers previously dealt with a knee injury this season, costing him the first two games of the campaign, but this is the first time he's been listed with hamstring and calf issues. It's certainly something to monitor with his injury history, but he can likely alleviate any concerns with a full, or even limited, practice Thursday. Bowers logged a season-high 98.5 percent of the offensive snaps in the Raiders' Week 6 loss to the Bills. Michael Mayer and Tre Tucker would get significant boosts should Bowers ever need to miss time.