Marcus Lattimore (reserve/NFI, knee) was cleared to resume practicing on Tuesday. The move starts a 21-day window for the 49ers to activate Lattimore from the NFI list, though that's where he's expected to remain through the end of the season. Lattimore admitted last week that getting cleared to practice would be more about gaining piece of mind heading into 2014 than anything else. Lattimore is a strong "hold" in Dynasty leagues.

Coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Friday Marcus Lattimore (reserve/NFI, knee) will resume practicing ahead of Week 12. Lattimore has been begging for the opportunity to get out there with his teammates despite the fact that the Niners have "no plan to have him play" this year. Lattimore is recovering from severe knee and leg injuries. Frank Gore owners don't have to worry about Lattimore's presence until 2014 at soonest.

Marcus Lattimore (knee, reserve/NFI) hopes to resume practicing next week, but is aware he's unlikely to play this season. Tuesday is the final day the 49ers can activate Lattimore's three-week window to come off the NFI list. Lattimore wants to resume practicing for piece of mind heading into 2014. "It would be important to have my mind ready for the next year - real excited about it." Lattimore remains off the radar in re-draft leagues, but is worth a stash in Dynasty formats.

Marcus Lattimore (knee, reserve/NFI) expects to resume practicing in 2-3 weeks. "They haven't cleared me yet, but I think they're going to look at it," Lattimore said. "They really haven't given me an indication or anything set in stone. I know I'll most likely get a chance to practice." Lattimore hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from major knee surgery, but is still expected to sit out the entire 2013 season. The 49ers have until Week 11 to decide whether to add him to the active roster or place him on injured reserve.

49ers placed RB Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries) on the reserve/PUP list. In Lattimore and Mario Manningham (PUP, knee surgery), the 49ers will have two options to activate for in-season depth. Most signs still point to Lattimore spending the entire year on reserve/PUP, but we wouldn't rule him out just yet. The Niners' minds could change if Lattimore progresses as scheduled and one of their current top-three running backs suffers an early-season injury.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on NFL Insiders the 49ers "have no plans" to let Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries) play this season. Things could change if Frank Gore suffers an in-season injury and Lattimore's recovery continues on schedule, but for now this is how the Niners plan to go about things. The organization views 2013 as Lattimore's "redshirt" year.

SI's Peter King reports the 49ers believe rookie Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries) could be ready to practice fully by midyear. "He's not gonna be ready to play at the start of the season," King confirmed. "But the 49ers believe, hey, he may use this as a redshirt year, but if they need him, people here believe Marcus Lattimore is going to be ready to play and take some contact probably by about midseason." Lattimore recently said that in a "best case scenario," he would be available to handle carries by Week 10.

49ers rookie RB Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries) says in a "best case scenario" he would return to play in Week 10. Lattimore is spending training camp on NFI and will enter the season on the same list, ruling him out for the first six games. "My best-case scenario is in Week 10 something like that," said Lattimore. "I get out there and will be full speed and ready to go." The 49ers' current plan is likely to redshirt him for the entire year, but that could change late in the season if Frank Gore goes down.

Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries) believes he's physically capable of practicing right now. When Lattimore shredded his ACL, PCL and MCL nine months ago, some doctors said he wouldn't walk for a year. Now he's running steps and sprinting up hills. Lattimore will almost certainly start his rookie season on the reserve/PUP list and use 2013 as a redshirt season, but he's far ahead of schedule. Dynasty leaguers should take note.

49ers placed RB Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries), DE Tank Carradine (knee), DT Quinton Dial (toe), and OT Luke Marquardt (foot) on the active/non-football injury list. Lattimore's knee issues are well-documented, Carradine is on the mend from ACL surgery, Marquardt underwent foot surgery in April, and Dial had toe surgery in January. Lattimore is the only one that may not do much this summer.