The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Braylon Edwards (15 receptions, 181 yards, 0 TD’s) due to his lack of production because of injuries.  The 49ers signed Edwards to a one-year deal in the off-season hoping he would became the deep threat the passing game needed. Instead Edward hurt his knee in week two which required surgery and caused him to miss the next four games.  In his second game back from knee surgery against the Redskins, Edwards injured his shoulder and has not recovered since. Here is a statement from Edwards on the release:

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The 49ers will be without LB Patrick Willis against the Cardinals on Sunday.  Willis suffered a right hamstring injury in the first quarter last Sunday and did not practice this week.  Willis could be out for the rest of the season as the injury can take anywhere from three to six weeks to heal.

The 49ers defense will be in good hands with backup LB Larry Grant who had six tackles and one sack filling in for Willis last week.  Still the defense will miss Willis and may have to get used to playing without him for the rest of the season.

Other Injuries

The 49ers listed four other players as questionable: Tarell Brown (ankle), Carlos Rogers (knee) and Braylon Edwards (knee).  Although Rogers’ injury is not serious he did not practice Wednesday.  The 49ers defense will need both Brown and Rogers in the game with Willis ruled out.

The 49ers released an update on three injured starters for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.  LB Patrick Willis and CB Carlos Rogers were injured in the game against the Rams while WR Braylon Edwards did not play.  Willis injured his right hamstring and come out of the game in the fourth quarter.  Rogers injured his knee but did not come out of the game.  Edwards is still nursing a shoulder injury that caused him to miss the game against the Rams. Willis and Rogers missed Wednesday practice while Edwards returned to practice this week.

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