SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ final practice before their wild-card bye began Friday with C.J. Beathard’s reappearance and Emmanuel Sanders’ absence due to personal reasons.
Beathard returns after his brother Clay’s Dec. 21 killing in Nashville; a memorial service was held Saturday in their hometown of Franklin, Tenn.
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Sanders participated in Thursday’s session and seemed OK in speaking with him afterward at his locker. A 49ers spokesman said Sanders was excused Friday for personal reasons.
Other sights from Friday’s 30-minute media window
— Defensive end Dee Ford worked out on a side field with a strength coach.