49ers WR Quinton Patton is inactive for Week 14 against the Seahawks.

Patton wasn't on the Week 14 injury report, so he's a healthy scratch. Patton should see the field again before the 2013-14 season is through, but he's well off the re-draft radar.

49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton is not on the Week 14 injury report.

He'll return from his foot fracture against Seattle. Patton was making moves up the depth chart before he got hurt, on the heels of an impressive preseason. He isn't on the re-draft radar, but has plenty of Dynasty league appeal. Patton figures to be San Francisco's No. 4 receiver Sunday, behind Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree, and situational deep threat Mario Manningham.

49ers WR Quinton Patton (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 13.

Beat writer Matt Barrows guesses it "might be one more week" before Patton plays in a game. He's recovering from a broken foot suffered all the way back in Week 4. Patton's impending return is a reminder that San Francisco's pass-catching corps is finally loading up. Michael Crabtree will debut on Sunday, and Mario Manningham just now getting his legs underneath him.

Quinton Patton (foot) practiced for the first time since Week 4 on Wednesday.

Patton broke his foot in the Week 4 Thursday night game against the Rams and has been sidelined ever since. He likely got in a limited session. We wouldn't expect the rookie to return to the field this week, but he should be back before the regular season is through. Patton will be the Niners' No. 4 receiver.

49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton (broken foot) is out of his walking boot.

Coach Jim Harbaugh said Patton will not go on injured reserve, though he seems to still be a couple weeks away. Patton broke his foot in Week 4 against the Rams. With Mario Manningham and Michael Crabtree gearing up to return to team with Anquan Boldin, Patton may not have much of an offensive role again this season.

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh revealed Friday rookie WR Quinton Patton fractured his foot in Thursday night's Week 4 win over St. Louis.

Injured reserve is not being discussed yet, but is a definite possibility and probably likely. Patton, a fourth-round pick out of SMU, had worked his way up the depth chart to the point the 49ers wanted him to be a starter opposite Anquan Boldin. Patton's injury could expedite Jon Baldwin's playing time, and perhaps get GM Trent Baalke on the phone with Browns GM Mike Lombardi regarding Josh Gordon's availability. The Niners have ten days between games. So they have an open time period to get aggressive.

Quinton Patton left Thursday night's Week 4 game with a right foot injury.

Patton limped off the field early in the second quarter with a right foot issue. He was playing ahead of Kyle Williams in two-wide sets before exiting. His return is questionable.

Quinton Patton was held without a catch in Sunday night's Week 2 loss the Seahawks.

Patton played extremely limited snaps and wasn't targeted in the passing game. He remains off the fantasy radar.

Quinton Patton recorded no catches in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Packers.

49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton caught two passes for 52 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale.

Patton started opposite Marlon Moore with Anquan Boldin getting the veteran's night off. The fourth-rounder took his first target on the opening drive to the house for a 43-yard touchdown on a receiver screen to the right. Patton made several Chargers defenders look silly in the process. Moore has started every preseason game at X receiver, but expect Patton to overtake him sooner rather than later. Patton will open the season as the No. 3 receiver. He can play both in the slot and on the outside. Patton's stock is on the rise.

Colin Kaepernick called rookie WR Quinton Patton a "great player" after Patton's impressive preseason debut Sunday night.

Patton caught four passes for 35 yards and a touchdown, playing both in the slot and outside receiver. "He's a great player," said Kaepernick. "He is someone who just knows football. He knows how to get open. He knows how to make plays. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do for us." Patton has a good chance to open the season as San Francisco's No. 3 wide receiver.

49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton caught four passes for 35 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut Sunday night.

Patton missed the first two preseason games due to a fractured thumb. He's 100 percent now, and looked sharp working out of the left slot in Colin Kaepernick's spread-option offense. Patton ran as the No. 3 receiver with Kyle Williams (injuries) inactive, playing alongside Anquan Boldin, Marlon Moore, and Vernon Davis. Patton is a name to monitor closely in re-draft leagues.

49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton has finally been cleared to catch passes.

Recovered from a fractured left index finger, Patton was able to catch passes with both hands during pre-game warmups ahead of Friday night's preseason game against the Chiefs. Aside from the fractured finger thing, Patton has made no noise in 49ers training camp. He's ticketed for a backup job as a rookie.

Rookie WR Quinton Patton still hasn't caught any passes in 49ers camp due to a fractured left index finger.

Patton has been limited to route running and individual drills, severely curtailing his chances of an early impact. He's not even being discussed in the 49ers' wide-open No. 2 receiver battle. Meanwhile, Austin Collie had "his best day of practice" Sunday with five receptions, including two TDs in red-zone drills.

49ers rookie WR Quinton Patton has been limited to non-contact drills by a broken finger.

It hasn't been a good summer for the parade of 49ers receivers fighting to start opposite Anquan Boldin. It's unknown when Patton might be cleared for contact, but it should be soon. It will only really be a concern if Patton misses preseason games. At least for the moment, Patton isn't looking like an appealing late-round flier.

The Sacramento Bee lists fourth-round pick Quinton Patton at "Z" receiver, behind Anquan Boldin.

He's actually the third-team Z, behind Boldin and Ricardo Lockette. Patton will likely overtake Lockette with ease, but his listing is notable because Patton is not considered an "X" receiver -- Michael Crabtree's position. A.J. Jenkins and Kyle Williams are X receivers, with Williams currently penciled in as the starter. The 49ers are going to have to get another wideout.

Coach Jim Harbaugh says fourth-round WR Quinton Patton really "elevated himself" at minicamp.

"There's quite a jump with Patton from where he came in," Harbaugh said. "He elevated himself." Back in rookie minicamp, 49ers beat writers said the rookie was "nowhere close to being ready to contribute." Harbs also praised second-year wideout A.J. Jenkins, saying "they understand what's at stake, what the team needs from them and they are rising to the occasion." Both players are vying for a starting job after Michael Crabtree's torn Achilles'.

49ers agreed to terms with No. 128 overall pick WR Quinton Patton on a four-year contract.

Patton was extremely productive for small-school Louisiana Tech, but does not have imposing size (6-0, 204), and isn't a top-shelf athlete (4.53 40-yard dash, 33-inch vertical leap). He draw praise from coach Jim Harbaugh after the draft, but CSN Bay Area believes he's "nowhere close to being ready" to contribute. Patton is in the mix with 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins for No. 3 duties, but will have to go off in camp to win the job.