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DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AHKELLO WITHERSPOON
#23 - CORNERBACK - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
16 TCKL
1 INT
0 SCK
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals Third-string quarterback C
Ahkello Witherspoon beats Christian Kirk for clutch end-zone INT San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon intercepts a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM
Ahkello Witherspoon Snags Crucial End-Zone INT Off Murray
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • YOUTUBE
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games Now this is a week NFL fans can truly celebrate
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirus
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RB Aaron Jones active for Packers vs 49ers Running back Aaron Jones is active for the Green Bay Packers against the San Francisco 49ers after missing the previous two games with a calf injury
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers will be without starting safeties vs. Patriots The San Francisco 49ers will be without starting safeties Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmie Ward for this week's game against the New England Patriots
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense The San Francisco 49ers have been so decimated by injuries at cornerback that they have been forced to start a different duo outside in every game this season
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries hamper 49ers in lopsided loss to Dolphins San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan opted to start quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo despite a bum ankle and held cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon out at the start with a sore hamstring
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to go Sunday Witherspoon (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact The 25-year-old missed the past two games with the hamstring injury and was questionable for Week 5, but he's good to go versus Miami. Witherspoon should be heavily relied upon with Richard Sherman (calf) and K'Waun Williams (knee) on injured reserve, while Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) and Dontae Johnson (groin) are inactive.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Garoppolo set to return from injury for 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo will return as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing the past two games with a sprained ankle
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially listed as questionable Witherspoon (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Witherspoon has missed two straight games due to a lingering hamstring injury, but it looks like he has a fair shot to retake the field versus Miami. Emmanuel Moseley (concussion), Richard Sherman (calf), K'Waun Williams (knee) and Dontae Johnson (groin) are all ruled out for Week 5, so getting Witherspoon back would provide a much-needed boost for San Francisco's secondary.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still limited at practice Witherspoon (hamstring) was held to limited practice participation Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Witherspoon continues to turn in practice participation despite missing game action. The 25-year-old has missed the last two games with the hamstring issue, and he's in jeopardy of missing more action. Fellow starting corner Emmanuel Moseley has missed the past few games with a concussion, so the cornerback depth chart is extremely thin for the 49ers at the moment.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has returned to practice on a limited basis for the San Francisco 49ers after missing two games with a sprained ankle
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles down 4 receivers for game vs. 49ers The Philadelphia Eagles will be without four key receivers for their game against the San Francisco 49ers
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out of Week 4 Witherspoon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Witherspoon's injury appeared to get worse as the week progressed as he logged an FP/LP/DNP practice schedule en route to being ruled out completely. Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) also won't play along with Richard Sherman, who is still on IR with a hamstring injury. K'Waun Williams (hip) is next in line, but he's considered questionable as well. Dontae Johnson, Jason Verrett and, to a lesser extent, Ken Webster all figure to have a role in Sunday's game as a result.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers QB Garoppolo sidelined by ankle for 2nd straight game Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss his second straight start with a sprained ankle for the San Francisco 49ers, clearing the way for Nick Mullens to make another start
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited for practice Thursday Witherspoon (hamstring) was held to limited practice participation Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The fourth-year pro was unable to suit up Week 3 against the Giants, but the depleted San Francisco secondary was still capable of containing Daniel Jones to just 179 yards passing with no touchdowns and one interception. It may be more urgent to get Witherspoon back in the lineup for an upcoming matchup against Philadelphia, though Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has struggled in his own right, composing a 3:6 TD:INT in the early going. Witherspoon was a late addition to the injury report last week before being deemed inactive, but a limited session Thursday provides hope he will be able to suit up against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices fully Wednesday Witherspoon (hamstring) practiced without limitations Wednesday, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Witherspoon sat out of this past Sunday's game versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but it appears he's shaken it off and should be ready for Week 4's clash against the Eagles. The matchup could be quite favorable for Witherspoon depending on whether Eagles wide receivers Alshon Jeffery (foot) and/or DeSean Jackson (hamstring) play.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants The San Francisco 49ers didn’t need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and a slew of missing starters on the dreaded MetLife Stadium turf
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially out Sunday Witherspoon (hamstring) won't suit up in Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Witherspoon was a late add to the injury report Friday dealing with the hamstring issue. With Richard Sherman (calf) already on IR, the team will be without two of its top corners. With Witherspoon sidelined, look for K'Waun Williams or Dontae Johnson to draw the start Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB Nick Mullens will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo but won’t have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Sunday's contest Witherspoon (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The 49ers are already without Richard Sherman (calf), and now they're in danger of missing Witherspoon as well. Witherspoon played all 65 snaps in Week 2 and finished with five tackles, but if he's forced to sit out, expect K'Waun Williams to bump into a starting role while Dontae Johnson sees an increase in usage.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
