The 49ers have placed defensive back Jimmie Ward and wide receiver Quinton Patton on their injured-reserve list after both were injured in last Sunday’s loss to Atlanta.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton appeared to be in pain, specifically in his right arm or shoulder, after taking a big hit from Ryan Kerrigan of the Redskins on the Panthers’ second possession Monday night.
Rams rookie quarterback Jared Goff remains in concussion protocol, and Rams interim coach John Fassel told reporters Monday that the team may play Sean Mannion this week if Goff isn’t cleared.
