The 49ers do not expect the injury to be season-ending.
Santa Clara, CA (Sports Network) -
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday and underwent surgery on Wednesday.
The 49ers do not expect the injury to be season-ending.
"Surgery was successful and we do not anticipate it will be season-ending for Michael," said 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh on the team's website. "It was completely torn and it was completely repaired."
Crabtree enjoyed a breakout season last year, finishing with 85 catches for 1,105 yards and nine touchdowns.
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'Humane' Goodell, NFLPA could send players to WWE
By John McMullen, NFL Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) -
At first glance Roger Goodell's latest proclamation was one of those politically correct empty statements that could make embattled White House press secretary Jay Carney blush.
Speaking at a press conference held in conjunction with the league's quarterly ownership meetings in Boston, Goodell said the NFL is interested in making the process of roster cuts more "humane."
"We look at our players from a total wellness standpoint," Goodell said. "It's not just a physical wellness, it's a mental wellness. And what can we do to try and make sure that we're helping our players make the transitions through life and to make sure they're getting the kind of help they need at any point."
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