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49ers Receiver Kirk Activated Amidst WR Crisis
16 Oct
Summary
- Christian Kirk opened practice window after calf injury in July.
- Samuel sidelined for weeks with hamstring injury; Evans also injured.
- Only three healthy receivers remained on roster before Kirk's return.
The San Francisco 49ers have initiated a 21-day practice window for receiver Christian Kirk, who had been on injured reserve since suffering a calf injury in July. Kirk participated in limited practice on Thursday, marking his first activity since the incident. His return comes as the team faces significant challenges with its wide receiver corps due to multiple injuries.
Star receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to be sidelined for at least several weeks with a hamstring injury sustained last weekend. Additionally, top receiver Mike Evans has been managing rib issues and now Achilles soreness, which has kept him out of practice. Prior to Kirk's activation, only Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins, and Jacob Cowing were healthy on the 53-man roster.
Kirk, who signed a one-year deal worth $3 million in March, expressed excitement about rejoining his teammates. He brings a wealth of experience with 432 career catches for 5,415 yards and 30 touchdowns over eight seasons. The team also made other roster moves, promoting defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo and signing linebacker Eugene Asante to the practice squad. Defensive end Nick Bosa's status remains uncertain as he recovers from a calf injury.
