When San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James needed to be further evaluated with a knee injury last week, it was easy to take the doom and gloom approach and think worst-case scenario.

Those knee issues that James was dealing with turned out to be minor, as he returned to practice Monday.

James’s return is timely, as Isaac Guerendo and Christian McCaffrey did not practice. McCaffrey has consistently been given days off.

Isaac Guerendo has a shoulder injury and will miss a few weeks. He can’t seem to stay healthy. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown’s ankle “flared up a little.” Shanahan said Brown could return later this week. It was the same ankle Brown had surgery on this offseason.

Newly signed wide receiver Andy Isabella suffered an ankle injury while fielding punts. Isabella did

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