Held out of preseason finale
Samuel didn't play in Thursday's preseason victory against Las Vegas.
The 49ers rested most of their projected regular-season starters, so Samuel's absence was expected. The veteran wideout saw action in one exhibition contest, catching one of two targets for four yards. Samuel should have a key role in San Francisco's passing game with Ricky Pearsall (knee) out for the season, and he gives QB Brock Purdy some familiarity amongst a WR corps that features numerous newcomers, including Mike Evans (groin), rookie De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) and Christian Kirk (calf).
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George Kittle
Expected to practice this week
Kittle (Achilles) is expected to practice this week as he continues his push to play in the 49ers' season opener against the Rams in Australia, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Brock Purdy
Doesn't participate in preseason finale
Purdy sat out Thursday's exhibition win over the Raiders.
Eddy Piñeiro
Accounts for all points in win
Pineiro made all six of his field-goal attempts in Thursday night's 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders.
Jordan James
Strong finish to preseason
James (ribs) rushed eight times for 35 yards and brought in one of two targets for 20 yards in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.
Kaelon Black
Averages 7.0 yards per carry
Black rushed four times for 28 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Not playing in preseason finale
Stribling (shoulder) won't suit up for Thursday's preseason contest at Las Vegas, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Mike Evans
Groin injury considered minor
Evans' groin injury is considered minor, and he plans to be ready for the 49ers' Week 1 regular-season opener against the Rams on Thursday, Sept. 10, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Mike Evans
Sitting with groin injury
Evans is not practicing Tuesday due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Downplays preseason absence
McCaffrey (undisclosed) said Sunday that he always planned to take a break during training camp and then "ramp back up," Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Jumps into team drills Sunday
Updating a previous report, McCaffrey (undisclosed) participated in team drills during Sunday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.