Banks (finger, calf) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game in Minnesota,
Banks logged limited workloads at practices in consecutive days to kick off the week before practicing fully Friday. If he avoids any type of setback, the left guard is set to take on his usual role at in the trenches when the 49ers' Week 2 contest commences.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Considered day-to-day
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Banks (calf) is considered day-to-day due to a calf contusion suffered during Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Banks will work to get healthy in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Vikings. In the event that Banks isn't able to go for Week 2, the 49ers will likely rely on Spencer Burford to start at left guard.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Goes out with calf injury
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Banks is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Jets due to a calf injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Spencer Burford has replaced Banks at left guard, per Wagoner. Banks has helped open holes for a 49ers running game with nearly 150 yards on the ground and two scores Monday. The 2021 second-round pick started 30 games for the 49ers over the past two seasons.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Will play Sunday
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Banks (toe) is active Sunday against the Commanders.
Banks aggravated a previous toe injury in a Week 16 loss to the Ravens, but the Notre Dame product feels well enough to give it a go against Washington. He should get the start at left guard.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Out Sunday
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Banks (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year offensive lineman out of Notre Dame was held out of practice all week with a toe issue, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this Sunday. Nick Zakelj is expected to start at left guard in Banks' stead.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Banks suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Cowboys, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
It's unclear when Banks sustained the injury, but there was initial concern that it was related to his biceps and potentially long-term in nature. Instead, the left guard is considered "day-to-day" according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Banks will shift his focus to being ready for San Francisco's Week 6 matchup on the road in Cleveland.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Performs well in joint practice
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Banks (concussion) won all of his 1-on-1 reps during Thursday's joint practice with the Raiders, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.
Banks was diagnosed with a concussion exactly one week ago but has since passed league protocols and moved on from the issue. Expect the Notre Dame product to start at left guard for the 49ers in the coming season.
