49ers vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Aaron Banks misses practice; Dre Greenlaw expected to play Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

After participating on Wednesday, Aaron Banks sat out Thursday's practice with a hip injury. However, the guard was seen in the weight room as practice started.

Additionally, cornerback Charvarius Ward, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, running back Elijah Mitchell, and defensive linemen Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead were among those who did not practice. However, Ward and Hargrave were seen working on the side. Both sustained their injuries against the Seattle Seahawks. Earlier this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that Ward and Hargrave have a chance to suit up for this weekend's game.

Armstead is expected to miss his second consecutive game.

Despite Greenlaw not participating in practice this week, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks informed reporters that he anticipates the linebacker playing against the Cardinals.

Guard Spencer Burford returned to practice after being among the team's seven inactive players against the Seahawks. So did cornerback Ambry Thomas after being excused from Wednesday's session for a personal matter.

Below are Thursday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Cardinals, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice

Did Not Participate In Practice
DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), G Aaron Banks (hip), LB Oren Burks (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (hip, ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (hamstring), RB Elijah Mitchell (knee), CB Charvarius Ward (groin)

Limited Participation in Practice
G Spencer Burford (knee)

Full Participation in Practice
CB Darrell Luter (hamstring)

Arizona Cardinals Thursday Practice

Did Not Participate In Practice
TE Geoff Swaim (back)

Limited Participation in Practice
LB Krys Barnes (ribs), WR Marquise Brown (heel), RB Emari Demercado (neck), P Blake Gillikin (back), CB Antonio Hamilton (groin), CB Bobby Price (quadricep), DT Kevin Strong (knee), CB Starling Thomas (ankle), S Jalen Thompson (toe), G Elijah Wilkinson (neck), WR Michael Wilson (neck)

Full Participation in Practice
QB Kyler Murray (right thumb)