Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Sherman (calf) has endured "some setbacks" and isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Rams, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers' secondary could desperately use Sherman back in the lineup, as it was torched for 350 passing yards by Ryan Fitzpatrick in this past Sunday's 43-17 loss to the Dolphins. However, the 32-year-old can't seem to shake the calf strain and is expected to miss a fifth straight game. Shanahan relayed that Sherman won't need surgery but could receive shots to help ease the inflammation issues that have caused the extended absence, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.

Sherman (calf) won't come off IR when he's first eligible to do so Sunday against the Dolphins, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sherman said his return isn't imminent, as the 49ers are more concerned with his long-term health and ability to be a contributor late in the season than with rushing the veteran cornerback back as soon as possible. His next opportunity to come off IR will be before a Week 6 clash with the Rams, but there's a good chance Sherman won't be ready then, either.

Sherman (calf) is eligible to return from injured reserve this week, but his status is uncertain, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

When discussing Sherman's ability to play in the team's Week 5 matchup against Miami, Shanahan replied "we'll see." Sherman has been absent with the injury since playing in 78 of 82 defensive snaps in Week 1 against Arizona.

Sherman (calf) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sherman won't be eligible to return from IR until the 49ers' Week 5 game against the Dolphins as a result of the transaction. Fellow cornerback Dontae Johnson was promoted from the practice squad to the 49ers' active roster in a corresponding move.

The 49ers are expected to place Sherman on injured reserve Wednesday due to a calf strain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming the transaction is made official, the cornerback will miss at least three weeks, which could afford him enough time to return to the lineup when he's eligible. In Sherman's anticipated absence, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area suggests that Emmanuel Moseley and Ahkello Witherspoon will likely start at cornerback for the 49ers.

The 49ers could place Sherman on injured reserve Wednesday due to an unspecified injury, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers haven't commented on the nature of Sherman's injury, but Garafolo suggests the cornerback could be dealing with a leg issue. As Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chroniclenotes, Sherman played 78 of the 49ers' 82 defensive snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, and his name didn't come up Monday when coach Kyle Shanahan discussed the team's injuries. If the 49ers do end up placing the cornerback on IR, he would miss at least three weeks.

Sherman recorded 61 tackles (48 solo), 11 passes defended, three interceptions and a touchdown in 15 games during the 2019 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Sherman wasn't the same player his first year in San Francisco coming off of a torn Achilles tendon, but an additional year of recovery had the corner looking closer to the shutdown version we became accustomed to during his days in Seattle. The 31-year-old suffered a few minor injuries along the way, but was generally healthy and only forced to miss one game (including the playoffs). Assuming good health, Sherman will look to turn in another elite season in coverage behind the 49ers' ferocious pass rush.

Sherman (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sherman said Wednesday that he plans to suit up against the Rams on Saturday, per Wagoner. Barring an setbacks, the 31-year-old stands to draw his usual start at cornerback Week 16.

Sherman (hamstring) was listed as a full practice participant after the 49ers' walk-through Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't a regular practice, but the team apparently feels confident enough in Sherman's health to list him as a full participant. Assuming the 31-year-old doesn't have a setback, he'll be back out there against the Rams on Saturday.

Sherman (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Sherman won't play Sunday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports that coach Kyle Shanahan denied rumors that the 31-year-old had been ruled out for the year. With two divisional matchups to close out the regular season, it makes sense the 49ers would take the cautious approach with their star corner in a winnable home game against Atlanta.