As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for a crucial Week 3 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, they are facing some significant hurdles due to injuries to key players. One of the most concerning issues is cornerback Charvarius Ward,

Already without two of their most important players, the San Francisco 49ers added two more key names to the injury report Thursday when tight end George Kittle and cornerback Charvarius Ward did not participate in practice.

Tight end George Kittle and cornerback Charvarius Ward were surprise no-shows at Thursday’s practice, sidelined by leg injuries that suddenly put their availability in question for the 49ers’ game Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams.