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Carlos Hyde said his shoulder injury is “definitely not” a long-term issue, and although it will keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the plan is for him to return after next week’s bye.

Hyde, the league’s 11th-leading rusher, landed hard on his right shoulder trying to avoid a low hit in Sunday’s third quarter of a 45-16 loss at Buffalo.

“It’s definitely not long term, which is good,” Hyde said as he struggled pulling on a shirt and jacket at his locker. “I’ll be back. It’s a matter of time.”

The 49ers (1-5) have their bye week following Sunday’s visit by the Buccaneers (2-3), giving Hyde more time to recover from the unspecified shoulder issue. “That’s the plan,” said Hyde, who did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday and has used a sling to support his right arm.

“We’ll monitor him during the week but he’d be a stretch to play this week,” 49ers coach Chip Kelly said. “It’s a day-to-day thing.”

When Hyde reported for training camp, he said his No. 1 goal was to remain healthy, having missed 11 games in his first two seasons. Another goal was to run for 1,500 yards, and with 429 yards thus far, he’ll be hard-pressed to pick up the pace for the 49ers.

A foot fracture shelved Hyde the final nine games last season, and he missed the final two games his rookie year with a ankle injury. He is averaging a career-low 3.9 yards per carry, but he’s run for a career-high six touchdowns.

“I would imagine if he’s not going to (practice) in the next couple days, he’s not going to play on Sunday,” Kelly added.

Hyde’s absence, Kelly said, would prompt the 49ers to rotate their remaining running backs — Shaun Draughn, Mike Davis and possibly DuJuan Harris, who’s expected to be promoted from the practice squad Saturday if Hyde is ruled out. Kelvin Taylor is another option on the practice squad. Draughn is averaging only 2.1 yards per carry (22 carries, 55 yards) and Davis just 1.8 yards (10 carries, 18 yards).

“They’re ready,” Hyde said of his backups. “They work hard, study and do all the right things. They’ll be ready and I’ll help as much as I can.”

Hyde got hurt as he contorted his body to brace for a high/low hit by two Bills defenders. He came out for one series but returned for a few snaps before running backs coach Tom Rathman shut him down.

“I wanted to keep going and see how long I could,” Hyde said. “I just couldn’t go anymore.”

— The Buccaneers likely will remain without their would-be top rusher, Doug Martin, who’s missed three games with a hamstring injury. Jacquizz Rodgers likely will be Tampa Bay’s go-to rusher; he had 30 carries for 101 yards in their last game.

“He’s a short back but runs hard and has great vision,” said linebacker Gerald Hodges, who said he’s ready to take on a bigger role than recent games.

— Defensive back Jimmie Ward (quadriceps) fully participated in practice and vowed to return Sunday from a three-game absence. “It feels good so far,” Ward said. “I’m trying to knock the cobwebs off and get in a rhythm.”

— Kelly, four years removed from coaching the University of Oregon, will be widely rumored about returning to the college arena in the coming weeks, CBS Sports reported, citing “several” unnamed coaches who expect Kelly to leave after this first season with the 49ers. “He just keeps running the same (scheme) and it isn’t fooling anybody,” one NFL executive told CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora.

— Defensive back Rashard Robinson is in the concussion protocol and did not practice.