The 49ers are not concerned over the ankle injuries sustained by Patrick Willis and Isaac Sopoaga in Week 3. X-rays came back clean and Willis was spotted walking around the team hotel without a limp. "It turned out good for both of those guys," coach Jim Harbaugh said. Even if Willis misses some practice time, he appears on track to play against the Jets Sunday.

Patrick Willis has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle, but the 49ers do not "consider the injury to be serious."

Patrick Willis left the 49ers' Week 3 loss to the Vikings in the fourth quarter with a leg injury. The 49ers did not update Willis' status after the game, but he was not spotted limping in the locker room. The damage is reportedly on his lower right side. Willis will be reevaluated Monday.

Patrick Willis (hamstring) returned to the lineup in Week 17. Willis was admittedly rusty and uncharacteristically struggled to get off blocks, but the key was getting through the game healthy. Now he'll have two weeks to prepare for the Niners' playoff opener. Willis recorded a career-low 97 tackles in 13 games this season.

49ers ILB Patrick Willis (hamstring) is expected to be available for Week 17 if the team needs him. The Niners may believe they can beat the Rams without risking Willis aggravating the hamstring injury, however. Willis has been out since December 4.

49ers ILB Patrick Willis (hamstring) returned to the practice field on Thursday. He was wearing shells with taped-up cleats, a sign that he would join teammates in at least a limited practice. CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco expects Willis to be a game-time decision for Saturday at Seattle.

49ers ILB Patrick Willis (hamstring) offered no timetable for his return when speaking to reporters Tuesday. Willis said he's "trying to be smart" and will heed the instructions of the 49ers' medical staff. Willis hasn't played since Week 12, but the Niners are 2-1 in his absence. They face a hot Seahawks team on the road in Week 16.

49ers ILB Patrick Willis was again held out of practice on Saturday. Official word will come later this afternoon, but Willis won't be playing against the Steelers on Monday Night Football. The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows believes Willis' status for Week 16 is now in doubt.

49ers ILB Patrick Willis (hamstring) is not expected to play against the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Larry Grant will get another start after racking up 11 tackles and a pass breakup in last week's loss to the Cardinals. "I don't look at it as resting him. He's rehabbing," said defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in regard to Willis' recovery. "So when he's healthy, he'll be playing."

49ers declared LB Patrick Willis, QB Scott Tolzien, WR Brett Swain, FB Moran Norris, OG Daniel Kilgore, OG Mike Person, NT Ian Williams inactive for Week 14 against the Cardinals.