49ers-Rams injury report: Expected absences

The San Francisco 49ers closed out their media availability on Wednesday, but there are still practice participation reports to consider. The team had a walkthrough on Thursday and will have their final formal practice on Friday for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

A walkthrough means the team projected out its participation report. Four players were still listed as not cleared to practice. Cornerback Dontae Johnson, center Marcus Martin, wide receiver Torrey Smith, and left tackle Joe Staley were all listed as DNPs. Martin is the most notable as he played last week and was a starter. It seems highly unlikely we see him play this week. If Joe Staley also sits, that leaves the…