49ers sign linebacker; Injury updates
Nov 9, 2006 at 10:29 PM
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Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent LB Russel Rabe (Saints) to their practice squad.
CB Walt Harris (hip) missed practice Thursday, Nov. 9. Head coach Mike Nolan expects Harris to be ready for the Week 10 game.
S Chad Williams (quadriceps) practiced Thursday, Nov. 9, and is expected to be upgraded to probable for Week 10. Williams will likely resume his role in the team's dime package.
TE Vernon Davis (leg) missed practice Thursday, Nov. 9, and is not expected to play Week 10. He is listed as doubtful on the team's injury report.
Information from KFFL.com
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