The 49ers on Monday took the field for a ‘bonus’ practice coming off the mini bye that comes with playing on a Thursday. Teams with the additional practice aren’t required to issue participation reports, but Matt Barrows of the Athletic noted that right guard Spencer Burford and left guard Aaron Banks were both suited up for the session.
Burford missed Week 12 with a knee injury that likely only sidelined him because of the short week according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. His presence for Monday’s practice is a great sign for his availability in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.
Banks missed the first two games out of the bye after injuring his toe in Week 8 before the bye week. He played Thursday in Seattle and his participation Monday is an indicator that he didn’t suffer any setbacks during Thursday’s contest.
With a good defensive line awaiting them in Philly, the 49ers having a full slate of starting offensive lineman could be one of the most important developments of the week.
