One of the 49ers’ top pass catchers didn’t take part in the club’s first major on-field work of the week.
Tight end Vernon Davis (knee, ankle) didn’t practice Wednesday, according to the injury report. However, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh indicated Wednesday the club believed it had “dodged a bullet” with Davis, who was injured on a fourth quarter tackle in the Niners’ 28-20 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Harbaugh also said he was optimistic that tight end would “be a healthy position by the end of the week,” according to a transcript of his remarks from the club.
Davis wasn’t the only Niners tight end to sit out Wednesday, with Vance McDonald (knee) also not participating.
Other 49ers not working Wednesday were cornerback Tramaine Brock (toe), right tackle Anthony Davis (hamstring), center Marcus Martin (knee) and defensive end Justin Smith (not injury related). Left tackle Joe Staley (knee) was limited, with tailback Carlos Hyde (calf) a full participant.
The 49ers (1-1) face the unbeaten Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday.
