49ers Get Encouraging Injury News Ahead of Commanders Game

James Thompson Jr. has a chance to return for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. The rookie defensive tackle has missed three games with an ankle injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the update, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Thompson Has A Chance To Return Thompson hurt his ankle in Week 2. The timeline called for three to six weeks. He has now sat out three games. Shanahan did not promise anything. He said Thompson is in the same boat as two other injured stars. The 49ers will evaluate all three throughout the week.