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D.J. Hayden’s Abdominal Surgery Is a Minor Concern, Likely Stems from Adhesions

D.J. Hayden's inspiring story hit a small speed bump on Tuesday when Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the first-rounder was hospitalized with an abdominal injury.According to Steve Corkran of the Bay Area News Group, Hayden underwent ... (Continue reading)

Closer Look at Michael Crabtree’s Achilles Tendon Injury and Surgery

The San Francisco 49ers offense took a huge hit on Tuesday when wide receiver Michael Crabtree went down with a torn Achilles tendon first revealed by Mike Garafolo of USA Today.According to Ian Rapoport, coach Jim Harbaugh described the injury ... (Continue reading)

Alex Smith’s Trade Following Week 10 Concussion Adds Fuel to Growing Fire

A sequence of events set in motion by Alex Smith's Week 10 concussion culminated on Wednesday when Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported the San Francisco 49ers quarterback will be moving to the Kansas City Chiefs next season (h/t Will Brinson, ... (Continue reading)

Outlook for Justin Smith Following Surgical Repair of Partially Torn Triceps

That sound you hear is the collective exhale of the three muscle bodies that make up San Fransisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith's formerly partially torn left triceps.After playing through an approximate 50 percent tear of his triceps tendon throughout ... (Continue reading)

Dwight Howard’s Shoulder Injury: Why His Torn Labrum May Linger Until Offseason

The flare-up of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard's torn shoulder labrum added insult to injury—or injury to insult, rather—following the Lakers' Wednesday night 106-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies (h/t CBSSports.com).On Thursday, however, the Lakers received some good news, ... (Continue reading)

Alex Smith’s Concussion: What Can Hold Back an Athlete’s Return to the Field?

Concussions have been frustrating the NFL community recently.Some of that frustration is based on how each concussion has its own unique symptoms, course and complications.Now, no one understands that better than Alex Smith.Smith was reportedly recovering very well and may ... (Continue reading)