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Lawrence (thigh) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though the the veteran was downgraded to out, his injury is not considered serious, per Rapoport. Lawrence exited in the first half after making one solo tackle. Lawrence played on more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps in each of Seattle's first three games, but Derick Hall, his backup, already has three tackles (two solo) Thursday night.

Wilson (ankle) has returned to action in Thursday's contest against the Seahawks, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Wilson was briefly sidelined with an ankle issue, but he has now returned to the field. The 27-year-old will continue to operate as the team's starting middle linebacker versus Seattle.

Lawrence has a thigh injury and is doubtful to return to Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

The linebacker had one solo tackle before exiting. Lawrence played more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps in each of Seattle's first three games, recording 11 stops (four solo). Derick Hall is the next man up at weak-side linebacker.

Wilson has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

The linebacker had four tackles (three solo) at the time of his exit in the second quarter. Wilson played every defensive snap in Arizona's first three games and entered Thursday's contest with the team lead in tackles. Cody Simon is his backup.

Mayer (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.

Mayer exited Las Vegas' Week 3 loss at Washington in the first half and eventually was ruled out due to a concussion. Considering he has yet to practice this week, he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. Friday's injury report ultimately may provide a ruling on Mayer's status for Week 4 action.

Coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR on Thursday that Purdy (left shoulder/knee) is progressing toward a return to action Sunday against the Jaguars, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. "I think (the toe) is feeling better each day, and if that continues he should be good on Sunday," Shanahan said.

This marks the most declarative statement from Shanahan as it pertains to Purdy's ability to return since the quarterback suffered a turf toe variant and an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during a Week 1 win at Seattle. Purdy has ceded QB duties to backup Mac Jones (knee) the last two games, and both quarterbacks were limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Purdy and Jones may retain designations once the 49ers post their final Week 4 injury report Friday, but if Shanahan's most recent comments bear weight, it appears Purdy will be back under center this weekend.

Pearsall (knee) was limited at practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Prior to sitting out Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Pearsall said that he'd be playing if there was a game, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. Pearsall's return to drills one day later sets him up to do just that Sunday versus the Jaguars, but he may still enter the weekend with a designation when the 49ers post their final Week 4 practice report Friday. If he's able to suit up, who between Brock Purdy (left shoulder/toe) and Mac Jones (knee) will be under center remains to be seen.

Belton (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Belton went backwards Thursday after logging a limited practice to open the week Wednesday. The offensive lineman is dealing with an ankle injury, and with Zach Tom (oblique) already expected to miss Week 4, Darian Kinnard may be asked to start at right tackle against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

Jones (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

On the heels of his second start in place of Brock Purdy (left shoulder/toe) this past Sunday against the Cardinals, Jones revealed that he aggravated an existing PCL sprain in his left knee, which so far has capped his practice reps this week. Purdy himself also was limited Wednesday and Thursday, potentially setting up Friday's session to be key as coach Kyle Shanahan hones in on who will be under center Week 4 versus the Jaguars. In the aforementioned starts, Jones completed 53 of 80 passes for 563 yards, four touchdowns and one interception, rushed seven times for five yards and fumbled twice (one lost).

Walker (quadriceps) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Walker has logged back-to-back limited practices to open the week while dealing with a quadriceps issue. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team travels to Texas to face the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.