Arik Armstead remains out of practice with huge Week 13 game looming
The 49ers were still without defensive lineman Arik Armstead when they took the field for Thursday’s practice. He was listed as a non-participant in the session because of a foot injury for the second day in a row. His status for Sunday’s game in Philadelphia isn’t official, but consecutive missed practices certainly put his availability in doubt.
Armstead is a key member of the 49ers’ defensive front thanks to his ability to win inside as a pass rusher and his effectiveness in the run game. Pro Football Focus has him as the third-highest graded 49ers defender overall, he’s third on the team with 36 pressures, and his 13 run stops are the second-most among 49ers defensive linemen.
Other absences for the 49ers on Thursday included running back Jordan Mason (hamstring) and wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (rib), both of whom were out of Wednesday’s session as well.
Starting right guard Spencer Burford was a limited participant for the second day in a row.
