SANTA CLARA -– Running back and primary punt returner Jarryd Hayne is not active for Thursday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Hayne will not suit up for the 49ers for the first time this season. In the first six games, Hayne averaged 9.5 yards on eight returns. He fumbled last week in the 49ers’ 25-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Bruce Ellington is likely to handle the 49ers’ punt return chores -– a job he held last season. Ellington averaged 8.2 yards on punt returns as a rookie. Also, the 49ers will have running back Mike Davis active in place of Hayne.
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Running back Carlos Hyde and Reggie Bush, and wide receiver Anquan Boldin are active for the 49ers on Thursday night for their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium.
The 49ers are at full strength for the game featuring 2-4 teams that begin the evening tied at the bottom of the NFC West.
Tight end Blake Bell was also inactive, as the 49ers will suit up three tight ends.
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Linebacker Gerald Hodges is scheduled to make his 49ers debut after being inactive for his first two games after acquiring him in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings.
49ers inactives
WR DeAndrew White
RB Jarryd Hayne
G Brandon Thomas
G Ian Silberman
NT Mike Purcell
TE Blake Bell
LB Corey Lemonier