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No sign of TE Davis, OT Davis or CB Brock at practice Friday
Posted on October 3, 2014 by Steve Corkran
Tight end Vernon Davis, right offensive tackle Anthony Davis and cornerback Tramaine Brock are not at practice Friday. The handful of other players who were limited earlier this week are on the field.
Fortunately for the 49ers, backup tight end Vance McDonald (knee) is at practice for the third straight day. It's likely that McDonald and Derek Carrier are going to get the bulk of the action at tight end Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
With Anthony Davis still out as a result of the knee and ankle injuries he suffered against the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday, it looks more and more likely that Jonathan Martin will get his fourth start Sunday.
Martin started the first three games this season, while Davis recovered from an offseason hamstring injury. Whoever starts gets to face Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, who leads the league with five sacks.
Martin has allowed a team-high three sacks this season — two against the Bears and one against the Eagles in relief of Davis.
Brock's absence no longer seems like such a big deal, given how well Perrish Cox has played in a starting role. Brock hasn't played since the regular-season opener, when he hurt a toe.
Punter Andy Lee, safeties Antoine Bethea and Eric Reid and McDonald were limited in practice at times this week. All are on the field today and looking fine. It seems safe to assume that they will play Sunday, barring any setbacks.
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