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Clear of injury report James (ankle) isn't listed on Monday's injury report.

Impact The 25-year-old didn't practice last week and sat out Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, so it's somewhat of a surprise to see him completely absent from Monday's injury report. Regardless, it appears James is recovered from the ankle issue and should return to his depth role Thursday versus the Packers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Sunday James (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact James didn't practice all week and is in danger of missing the upcoming Thursday night game against the Packers as well. Brandon Aiyuk, Kendrick Bourne and Trent Taylor are expected to handle starting duties Sunday while Dante Pettis and practice squad wideout River Cracraft rotate in.

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday James (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact James sat out practice this week and is expected to miss his fifth game of the season. Through the three games the third-year wide receiver has played, he hasn't been targeted, contributing most of his efforts as a kick and punt returner. James could have had an expanded role if he suited up because Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has been ruled out, but now Dante Pettis could handle some offensive reps behind presumptive starters Brandon Aiyuk, Kendrick Bourne and Trent Taylor.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Thursday James (ankle) did not participate during Thursday's practice session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact James missed Weeks 2 through 5 while residing on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, and coach Kyle Shanahan relayed during postgame Sunday that the 25-year-old subsequently suffered an ankle injury during a blowout win over New England. James has collected 60 yards on three kick-return attempts and 20 yards on a pair of punt returns over the past two weeks, but at this point, it's unclear when he will be able to return to action.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday James (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The 25-year-old picked up the injury during Sunday's win over the Patriots. James has mostly contributed in the return game since returning from injured reserve for Week 6.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle in blowout win Coach Kyle Shanahan said in the postgame press conference that James suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-6 win over New England, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact It's not clear exactly when James suffered the injury, but his only contributions on the stat sheet were two kick returns for 39 yards. The depth receiver and return man will hope to heal up in time for his team's Week 8 trip to Seattle.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured reserve James (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 25-year-old returned to practice during the first week of October and will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Rams. James should provide depth with San Francisco's group of wide receivers in good health.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice San Francisco opened the three-week practice window for James (hamstring) on Wednesday.

Impact James can rejoin his teammates in practice again, and the 49ers will now have three weeks to activate him off IR if they like what they see. The wide receiver will have to spend the rest of the season on IR if he's not activated in the three-week window, but San Francisco's dearth of weapons at his position suggests that outcome is unlikely for James.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could be ready for activation James (hamstring) could be activated off injured reserve this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact James has yet to hit the field this season after suffering the injury prior to the team's Week 1 matchup against the Cardinals. He's had an injury plagued offseason, as he also missed all of training with a wrist injury. That said, even if he's activated, James is likely to be buried on the receiver depth chart.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR James (hamstring) was placed on IR on Thursday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact This move cleared a roster spot for San Francisco to officially sign Mohamed Sanu in an effort to bolster the team's banged-up receiving corps. James will be eligible to return no earlier than Week 5 against the Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Thursday James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact James hasn't practice in any capacity since suffering a hamstring injury Week 1 against Arizona, so it looks like he's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Jets. Jerick McKinnon and Trent Taylor will handle kick return duties if James is forced to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling hamstring issue James (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact James missed San Francisco's season opener due to his hamstring injury, and it's keeping him off the practice field as the team begins to prepare for a Week 2 clash with the Jets. The depth receiver will need to up his practice participation as the week goes along to have any chance of suiting up Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring issue James has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 49ers have suffered yet another injury to their receiving corps. In Week 1, Brandon Aiyuk was absent with a hamstring issue of his own, while Deebo Samuel (foot), Jalen Hurd (knee), Chris Thompson (undisclosed) and Tavon Austin (knee) occupied spots on injured reserve. With James sidelined, San Francisco is down to just three healthy bodies at wide receiver: Kendrick Bourne, Trent Taylor and Dante Pettis.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from NFI list James (wrist) was activated from the 49ers' non-football injury list Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact James missed all of training camp, but coach Kyle Shanahan expects the 5-foot-9 receiver to be ready for Week 1. The 49ers likely envision James in a depth role on offense, potentially contributing as a return specialist as well. His clean recovery from a broken wrist could hurt the roster odds for guys like Dante Pettis and Kevin White.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for Week 1 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he expects James (wrist) to be cleared ahead of the 49ers' Sept. 13 season opener against the Cardinals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report...

Impact Shanahan said in late August that he didn't expect James to be ready for Week 1, so this seems like an indication that the second-year pro's recovery is ahead of schedule. If he makes the roster and receives full medical clearance, James stands to contribute as a depth receiver and return man for the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up Week 1 Coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't expect James (wrist) to play Week 1 against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the next breath, Shanahan said the 49ers "know" James won't be available for the first six weeks of the season, per David Lombardi of The Athletic. Currently on the active/non-football injury list due to a broken wrist sustained in June, James seems poised to move to the reserve/PUP list before the campaign kicks off, if Shanahan is to be believed.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Place WR Richie James Jr. on Reserve/Covid-19 List The 49ers announced that the wide receiver has been placed on the Reserve/Covid-19 list.

JULY 27, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

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JUNE 24, 2020 • DELTA-OPTIMIST.COM

49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. breaks right wrist San Francisco 49ers receiver Richie James Jr. has broken his right wrist during offseason workouts and won’t be ready to return to the field...

JUNE 19, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. breaks right wrist

The San Francisco 49ers say receiver Richie James Jr. has broken his right wrist during offseason workouts and won’t be ready to return to the field until after the start of traini...

JUNE 19, 2020 • Associated Press

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