20 Jimmie Ward CB

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

Ward was limited in practice to begin the week, but appears to have fully recovered from the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the 49ers' loss to the Rams in Week 7. The fifth-year veteran appears on track to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Ward (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Ward's injury prevented him from practicing Wednesday through Friday and resulted in him carrying a doubtful designation into the weekend. The 49ers will be quite banged up at cornerback Sunday, as Richard Sherman (calf) will join Ward in street clothes. Both Ahkello Witherspoon (concussion) and K'Waun Williams (shoulder) will be available, but the two were considered questionable in advance of the contest.

Ward was sidelined late in Monday's loss to the Packers due to an ongoing hamstring issue, Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Ward was on the sidelines for Aaron Rodgers' game-winning drive, leaving Greg Mabin to fill in -- who Rodgers targeted throughout the drive. Ward missed time in practice this past week due to the hamstring injury and also sat out of Week 5's loss to the Cardinals because of it. Look for more updates on his status to come once the team returns to practice Wednesday.

Ward (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is on pace to play in Monday night's contest against the Packers, Matt Maiocco of NBCSports.com reports.

Ward is trending toward a Week 6 return after missing Sunday's loss to the Cardinals due to a minor hamstring issue. With fellow cornerback Richard Sherman nursing a calf injury, Ward's potential availability for Monday could be key against a Green Bay offense led by Aaron Rodgers.

Ward (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Cardinals.

The fifth-year veteran's absence coincides with the timely return of Richard Sherman (calf) to action. Ward has been filling in for Sherman at the left cornerback spot, posting six tackles (three solo) while seeing extended action over the last two games.