KFFL 49ers Notes
Sep 30, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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Dhani Jones fined
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Philadelphia Eagles LB Dhani Jones has been fined $5,000 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith during the Week 3 game.
Contract updates
The San Francisco 49ers have approached OG Justin Smiley about signing a long-term contract extension.
The San Francisco 49ers have approached FS Mike Adams about signing a long-term contract. Adams rejected the first deal from the 49ers, which was characterized as "good backup money." He is set to become a restricted free agent at the end of this season.
The San Francisco 49ers have approached RB
Frank Gore about signing a long-term contract, however, both sides will hold off discussions for now because of questions about Gore's durability.
The San Francisco 49ers have approached RB Maurice Hicks about signing a long-term contract. Hicks rejected the first deal from the 49ers, which was characterized as "good backup money." He is set to become a restricted free agent at the end of this season.
Injury Updates
OG Larry Allen (knee) will be out for Week 4.
TE Vernon Davis (leg) will be out in Week 4.
TE Delanie Walker (shoulder) practiced Friday, Sept. 29, and he was upgraded to probable for the team's Week 4 game.
WR Taylor Jacobs (hamstring) practiced Friday, Sept. 29, and he will be a game-time decision in Week 4. He is listed as questionable on the team's injury report.
RB Maurice Hicks (ankle) practiced Friday, Sept. 29, and he is expected to play in Week 4. He was upgraded to probable on the team's injury report.
RB Frank Gore (ribs) practiced Friday, Sept. 29, and he is expected to play in Week 4. He was upgraded to probable on the team's injury report.
RB Michael Robinson (shoulder) practiced Friday, Sept. 29, and he is expected to play in Week 4. He is listed as probable on the team's injury report.
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