San Francisco 49ers
Justin Smith - #94 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 285 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/30/1979 |
| Birthplace | Jefferson City, MO |
| College | Missouri |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2001, 1st round, 4th pick by Bengals |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 0 | 0 |
Report: FS Goldson re-signs with 49ers
FS Dashon Goldson has decided to return to the 49ers after spending Sunday meeting with the Patriots in New England.
49ers sign Braylon Edwards
In an attempt to bolster their passing game with another downfield threat, the 49ers have signed free agent WR Braylon Edwards.
Whitner leaves Buffalo for San Francisco
Former Bills S Donte Whitner, the No. 8 overall pick in 2006, said he joined the Bengals, but it was later reported he signed a three-year deal with the 49ers.
49ers ink C Goodwin to three-year deal
A week after losing C David Baas in free agency to the Giants, the 49ers found his replacement, reaching a three-year deal with C Jonathan Goodwin, according to multiple reports.
Report: 49ers sign CB Rogers
A league source told Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area that the 49ers have filled a glaring need by signing former Redskins CB Carlos Rogers to a one-year deal.
Reports: Saints nab DT Franklin
The Saints pulled a stunner, signing one of the best free agents available, DT Aubrayo Franklin, according to multiple reports.
Lynch leads NFC West's fantasy sleeper pack
PFW takes a stab at identifying the NFC West's top fantasy sleepers in 2011, with Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch leading the way.
Top 10 NFC West IDPs
With 49ers superstar LB Patrick Willis entrenched at the top of the list, Pro Football Weekly identifies the NFC West's top 10 fantasy defenders.
49ers hire John Becker as senior personnel advisor
The 49ers announced Tuesday that they have hired John Becker as senior personnel advisor.
Reports: Bengals sign LB Lawson to one-year deal
The Bengals signed LB Manny Lawson to a one-year, $3 million deal, according to Pro Football Talk.
49ers agree on one-year deal with S Williams
The 49ers and ex-Vikings S Madieu Williams have agreed on a one-year deal, agent Kenny Zuckerman told PFW Monday.
49ers RB Gore to end his holdout
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Sunday that Frank Gore will end his contract holdout and report to camp.
Bengals add CB Clements
CB Nate Clements, who was released by the 49ers on Thursday, has agreed to a contract with the Bengals.
Predictably, Gore holdout does not last long
A 49ers source turned out to be right on the money when he told PFW he suspected Niners RB Frank Gore's holdout would end quickly.
PLAYER NEWS
Smith will be out Sunday night for the 49ers because of an elbow injury, ending his streak of consecutive starts at 185.|||||||
With Smith out, the 49ers will start Ricky Jean Francois at defensive end against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. The 49ers will also be without backup linebacker Clark Haggans with a shoulder injury.
Smith was ejected after making contact with umpire Garth DeFelice following a play against San Diego in a 34-7 loss on Thursday night.|||||||
The lineman was in an argument with at least one Chargers player when he appeared to shove DeFelice, who was trying to keep him out of the scuffle.
The 49ers signed the free-agent defensive end Smith on Saturday in a move they hope will bolster their pass rush.|||||||
Smith, the No. 4 overall pick by Cincinnati in 2001, had 43 1/2 sacks in seven seasons with the Bengals and was one of the top pass rushers available on the free agent market this season. His deal is reportedly for six years and is worth $45 million, including $20 million in guarantees.
The Bengals on Tuesday re-signed Smith, their leading tackler on the defensive line, for the season after designating him as their franchise player in February.|||||||
Cincinnati said it is talking to Smith about a long-term deal. Smith is a productive player, and keeping him around is a smart move for a Bengals team that allowed an average of 27.0 points en route to losing their last three games last season, missing the playoffs. The seven-year pro has led Cincinnati's line in tackles in each of the last five seasons.
Smith, who has led Cincinnati's line in tackles in each of the last five seasons, was designated as the Bengals' franchise player Thursday. Smith would have become an unrestricted free agent March 2 if he doesn't reach a contract agreement with the Bengals before then. The franchise tag means the Bengals could keep Smith by matching any offer sheet he signed with another team.|||||||
Smith had 110 tackles in the 2006 season and ranked second on the team in sacks with 7.5.
