49ers tight end Vance McDonald returned to practice Thursday after leaving Sunday’s loss in Seattle with a hip injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald said his injured back felt better and confirmed that he returned to full-practice status Thursday. With the game being on Monday, we’d suggest going in another direction at the tight end position this week. He practiced in a limited basis after missing Wednesday’s session. PITTSBURGH -- Vance McDonald got his full practice of the 2018 season in on Wednesday. The good news is Pittsburgh doesn’t think his injury is very serious. Vance Coman McDonald (born June 13, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

Steelers' Vance McDonald: Returns to full practice by RotoWire Staff Dec 18, 2019 at 4:26 pm ET • 1 min read Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) missed practice for the second straight day on Friday. PITTSBURGH — Vance McDonald’s shoulder injury has at least shortened his practice week ahead of Pittsburgh’s de facto must-win game against the Cincinnati bengals on Monday Night Football. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Vance McDonald was limited, but unlike with the James Conner situation where there is genuine concern about his Week 3 availability or workload, Vance should be good to go. McDonald was born in Winnie, Texas. McDonald (foot) is expected to practice in some capacity this week, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.. McDonald is looking doubtful to play on Monday night against the Bengals. Early years. He played college football at Rice.