Injury report

Defensive end Erasmus James (knee) missed practiced for the second consecutive day and is not expected to play in Sunday's game at San Francisco.

Coach Brad Childress said he would address James' status Friday.

Middle linebacker E.J. Henderson also missed his second day because of the flu, but it's not expected to affect his availability for Sunday.

Childress said Dontarrious Thomas and Chad Greenway have been taking turns at middle linebacker in Henderson's absence.

Backup guard Artis Hicks twisted his back on the last play of practice and left the field with back spasms.

Safeties Mike Doss (hamstring) and Tank Williams (knee) did not practice, although Childress said Williams is progressing.