49ers-Chargers injury report: Matt Breida cleared for full practice

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SANTA CLARA -- Matt Breida returned to full practice for the 49ers on Thursday, while the running back with whom he shares the load, Alfred Morris, was limited because of a knee condition.

Breida figures to be a key figure in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with quarterback C.J. Beathard making his first start of the season. Beathard takes over for Jimmy Garoppolo, who sustained a season-ending knee injury last week at Kansas City.

Breida was back at full strength after hyperextended his knee in that 49ers loss. He's tied for the NFL rushing lead with Dallas’ Ezekiel Elliott through three games, as both players have 274 yards. Breida’s average rush attempt is 8.6 yards, while Elliott’s is 5.7.

Morris, whose strength is short yardage and running between the tackles, has gained 153 yards on 40 carries.

Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin returned to full practice Thursday for the first time since sustaining a deep thigh contusion in the season opener at Minnesota. Goodwin returned to action in Kansas City and caught three passes for 30 yards.

Safety Adrian Colbert (hip) and guard Mike Person (knee) returned to full practice after being held out Wednesday.

Thursday’s practice reports

49ERS
Did not practice
G Joshua Garnett (toe)
CB Richard Sherman (calf)
S Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder)

Limited practice
S Adrian Colbert (hip)
RB Alfred Morris (knee)
G Mike Person (knee)

Full participation
RB Matt Breida (knee)
WR Marquise Goodwin (quadricep)
OT Joe Staley (not injury related)
CB Ahkello Witherspoon (ankle, hip)

CHARGERS
Did not practice
WR Keenan Allen (knee, tooth)
OT Joe Barksdale (knee)
DE Joey Bosa (foot)
LB Kyzir White (knee)

Limited practice
WR Travis Benjamin (foot)

Full participation
OT Russell Okung (knee)
RB Derek Watt (thumb)

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