Niners' Lloyd Undergoes MRI
Third-year receiver Brandon Lloyd had an MRI exam and missed practice.
Dorsey Expected To Start For Smith
Ken Dorsey was among the last players off the San Francisco 49ers' practice field Wednesday, a bag of footballs slung over his sweaty shoulder following his usual post-practice throwing session.
Alex Smith Sprains Right Knee
Alex Smith sprained his right knee in San Francisco's fifth straight loss, and the 49ers aren't certain their rookie franchise quarterback will play against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Niners Deal Rattay To Tampa
Tim Rattay was acquired Tuesday by Tampa Bay as the Buccaneers addressed their shortage at quarterback after Brian Griese injured his knee.
Ulbrich Tears Bicep Muscle
Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich tore his bicep muscle Sunday trying to make a tackle on Colts' running back Edgerrin James.
Niners Deal Winborn To Jaguars
The San Francisco 49ers on Thursday agreed to a trade that will send former starting linebacker Jamie Winborn, estranged from the team for the past week, to the Jacksonville Jaguars, ESPN.
Smith To Start
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Nolan Contemplating Starting Smith
Coach Mike Nolan is desperate to snap the San Francisco 49ers out of their offensive funk, and he's wondering whether the solution is the $49 million man holding a clipboard on the sideline.
Tagliabue Wants More Foreign Games
Even before the first snap, commissioner Paul Tagliabue declared the NFL's first regular-season game outside the United States a rousing success -- and a prelude to the sport's future.
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