Will 49ers’ TE D-Lay recover in time for the playoffs?

Despite sustaining what appeared to be a season-ending fractured jaw on December 24, SAn Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker remains on the 49ers 53 man active roster.  Walker, aka ‘D-Lay’, returned to the 49ers practice center on Thursday, now able to talk and eat solid food.  The 49ers are hoping Walker can recover quick enough to contribute on the field in the playoffs.  Walker plays a crucial role in the 49ers offense, many times behind the ‘scenes’.  For example, in the 49ers win against the Detroit Lions, RB Frank Gore had two 40+ yard carries through holes created by a “WHAM” block on Lions DT Ndamkong Su by D-Lay.  In the same game, Walker caught the game winning touchdown pass.

January 14 is the 49ers’ first playoff game, likely too early for Walker to be ready.  But he may recover in time for the Super Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers Injury Report for Thanksgiving Day Game

Frank Gore came out of last Sunday’s game healthy and will be ready for this Thursday’s game against Baltimore. Gore was not upset with the limited playing time. “It’s smart, we play Thursday. It’ll be a tough game”

He’s third in the NFL with 189 rushing attempts.

San Francisco 49ers Frank Gore Injury Report

Good news 49ers fans, the injury to Frank Gore’s knee is just a bruise. This only further confirms that the coaches went the safe route with Gore in Sunday’s game. 

49ers’ Frank Gore ends holdout

Two-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore has ended his contract holdout with the Niners organization.  According to local reports, new Coach Jim Harbaugh informed Gore that the Niners will “earnestly” look into working out a mutually beneficial contract extension.  After the discussion, on Sunday, Gore boarded a plane in Miami to join his teammates in Santa Clara.  His first practice will be Tuesday.  Gore, 28, is in the final year of his contract and is seeking a contract extension.