DANNY GRAY NEWS

49ers open practice window for WR Danny Gray The #49ers opened the practice window for speedy WR Danny Gray.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

49ers get a Sigh of Relief With Danny Gray Along With Reinforcements A bit of good news for the 49ers with Danny Gray’s injury along with the expected return of several key players who were injured.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

49ers' John Lynch Cites the Growth he's Seen From Danny Gray, Ty Davis-Price Wide receiver Danny Gray and running back Ty Davis-Price have come a long way from their underwhelming 2022 season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

49ers Kyle Shanahan is Noticing Improvement From WR Danny Gray Danny Gray is already getting positive updates from Kyle Shanahan, which gives him a bit of momentum going into 49ers training camp.

JUNE 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Good and Not So Good from Day 1 of Minicamp Big day for Danny Gray.

JUNE 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

What Will Danny Gray's Role for the 49ers be in 2023? Danny Gray was an afterthought for the 49ers during his rookie season. Will 2023 be the year he carves out a role for himself?

MAY 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

What Will Danny Gray's Role for the 49ers be in 2023? Danny Gray was an afterthought for the 49ers during his rookie season. Will 2023 be the year he carves out a role for himself?

MAY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Will Danny Gray's Role for the 49ers be in 2023? Danny Gray was an afterthought for the 49ers during his rookie season. Will 2023 be the year he carves out a role for himself?

MAY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rookie Review: Danny Gray needs more than one pitch 49ers rookie review: Danny Gray’s speed needs to be impactful in more than one way.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Rarely sees field in rookie year Gray finished his rookie campaign with one reception (seven targets) for 10 yards and one rush for nine yards in the regular season.

Impact Gray logged just 85 offensive snaps across 13 active games, failing to crack the regular rotation even in relief of injured starters. Head coach Kyle Shanahan drew up a couple of gadget plays for his third-round wideout, but he didn't trust the rookie in meaningful moments this season. Perhaps Gray sees more usage in his sophomore campaign, but he will have to fight up several spots on the receiver depth chart during training camp to be worth monitoring in fantasy.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full activity Gray (hamstring) practiced fully Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gray sustained an apparent hamstring injury during last Thursday's win over Seattle, but his ability to partake in Tuesday's session without limitations implies that the rookie third-rounder should be good to go for this weekend's matchup against the Commanders. Gray will likely handle a rotational pass-catching role behind Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud in Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Coach Kyle Shanahan said Gray (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gray suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of Thursday's 21-13 win over Seattle and didn't return. However, he appears to have avoided a significant injury and could return to action in Week 16. The rookie third-round pick has made 10 appearances this season, securing just one of seven targets for 10 yards across 62 offensive snaps.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Gray is questionable to return to Thursday Night Football against Seattle with a hamstring injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gray appears to have injured his hamstring during the second half, though it's unclear when or how this injury occurred. The rookie third-rounder made the first catch of his career during last week's 35-7 win over Tampa Bay, and he's seen sparse usage over nine games this season. With Gray sidelined for the time being, expect Willie Snead to step up into a bigger role after being elevated from the practice squad for Thursday's divisional matchup.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first career reception Gray played 13 of the 49ers' 59 snaps on offense and finished with one catch for 10 yards on his lone target in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact After failing to haul in any of the six targets he drew over his eight NFL games, Gray finally came through with a reception in garbage time of the Week 14 contest. With Deebo Samuel (knee/ankle) exiting the contest with an injury that is expected to sideline him for around three weeks, Gray will be in line to suit up for Thursday's game in Seattle, but the rookie out of SMU isn't guaranteed to take on a major role. Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud are likely to serve as the 49ers' preferred wideout trio, and head coach Kyle Shanahan could also hand more reps to fullback Kyle Juszczyk or feature more two-tight end sets while Samuel is sidelined.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in full practice Gray (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice, 49ers Webzone reports.

Impact Gray hurt his ankle in warmups prior to Sunday's game against the Chargers and did not play a snap. However, he's now on track to return to the field Monday against Arizona after turning in the full practice Friday. He's battled a hip injury and illness as well this season, limiting him to only six targets -- and no catches -- across five games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records limited practice Thursday Gray (ankle) managed to log a limited practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gray rolled his ankle ahead of the 49ers' Week 10 matchup with the Chargers and was unable to play. The receiver has yet to see double-digit snaps this season, so expect his role to remain limited even if the rookie is healthy.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May not miss time Gray is considered day-to-day after injuring his ankle in warmups Sunday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gray ended up not playing a snap in Sunday's win over the Chargers, as he rolled his ankle during warmups. The rookie receiver has yet to carve out a steady role in the 49ers' offense, and he hasn't played more than seven snaps this season. He'll work to be ready Week 11 against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ankle in warmups Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed after Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers that Gray rolled his ankle in pregame warm-ups, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gray wasn't targeted in the game, though the rookie wasn't expected to play a significant role even when healthy. His practice participation will be worth monitoring ahead of the 49ers' Week 11 trip to Arizona for MNF.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What Kyle Shanahan Wants to see More out of Danny Gray With his Snaps Danny Gray has received minimal playing time with the 49ers. Kyle Shanahan wants to see him do more with his limited snaps.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inactive Sunday Gray (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Falcons, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gray was dealing with an illness earlier this week, but he did clear his injury designation Thursday. However, the rookie receiver will give way to the veteran, Willie Snead against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Week 6 Gray (illness) practiced fully Thursday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gray's reps were capped at Wednesday's session, so his return to all activity Thursday paves the way for him to be available Sunday in Atlanta. The rookie third-rounder has found little headway in his three appearances to date, failing to haul in any of his four targets while accumulating 20 offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Gray was limited during Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gray returned to action in Week 5 following a one-game absence due to a hip injury but failed to haul in either of his targets across seven offensive snaps. It appears the depth wideout has moved past the hip issue completely, but his availability for Week 6 may be impacted by his current aliment. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice before the team has to make a decision on his status for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suits up, two targets Gray (hip) failed to haul in either of his targets in Sunday's 37-15 win over Carolina.

Impact Gray returned from a hip injury and logged seven offensive snaps while operating as the 49ers' fifth wideout. The deep threat has failed to catch any of his four targets in the three games he has been active for this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full practice Gray (hip) practiced in full Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Gray didn't practice last week due to a hip injury and was given a doubtful designation for Monday's game against the Rams, for which he eventually was inactive. Now, though, the rookie third-round pick was able to handle every drill to begin Week 5 prep, setting him up to be available Sunday in Carolina. If Jauan Jennings (ankle), who was limited Wednesday, is at all inhibited this weekend, Gray could be in line for a bigger workload than normal.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Gray (hip) is listed as inactive Monday against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact This more or less was expected after Gray didn't practice during Week 4 prep and was deemed doubtful to play. With the rookie third-round pick sidelined, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud, Willie Snead and Malik Turner will be the 49ers' available wide receivers behind top options Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE