The 49ers protected three players on their practice squad this week, which gives us a little clue into the health at three key positions - quarterback, wide receiver, and cornerback.
First, the quarterback situation. With Trey Lance’s finger already not healing up as fast as the team predicted, they need to secure a backup QB in case Jimmy Garoppolo goes down against Detroit. Considering Jimmy has gotten hurt in two of the last three Septembers he’s played in, this is a wise plan. Admittedly, it’s frustrating to be talking about the third string quarterback before the first game of the season, but you can’t blame the team for taking precautions.