San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (concussion) returned to practice for non-contact drills Thursday. He has been cleared by an independent neurologist and passed an exertion test. SOURCE: Matt Barrows, Sacramento BeeFantasy Spin:Davis is on track to play in Week 17 against Arizona but fantasy owners should look elsewhere. The 49ers tight end has just five catches on 10 targets over his last five games.
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