NFL Notes: 49ers, Chargers, Lions & Patriots.

49ers

• Adam Caplan reports that the 49ers worked LB’s Curtis Grant, Kyrie Wilson and Josh Kaddu.

Chargers

• Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that rookie DE Joey Bosa practiced in pads for the first time as a member of the Chargers today, which is also his first practice since August 30th.

Lions

• Jason Cole of B/R mentions that the Lions’ staff is concerned that defenses will be able to pressure QB Matthew Stafford now that RB Ameer Abdullah has been placed on injured.
• According to Cole, the Lions are hoping running backs Theo Riddick and Dwayne Washington can maintain some balance in regards to their play-calling moving forward.

Patriots

• According to Albert Breer, Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo‘s AC sprain will be “difficult” for him to play through for the next two or three weeks.
• Breer says that pain tolerance and strength are really the main issues when trying to play through this injury.
• Breer adds that based on normal recovery, Garoppolo would be “very limited” for Thursday’s game, while being “somewhat limited” for their game on October 2 against the Bills.