Alex D. Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers

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49ers | A. Smith could still return to team next season
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:29:17 -0800

Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday, Nov. 6, that he has not ruled out the possibility QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) could return to the club in 2009. Smith is scheduled to earn $9.625 million in base salary in 2009. Smith would have to agree to a pay cut of approximately $9 million for the 49ers to consider retaining him. "The discussions are wide open," McCloughan said, "no doubt about it."

49ers | A. Smith underwent surgery Thursday
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:42:48 -0800

Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) underwent surgery Thursday, Oct. 30, to remove a small piece of bone from his throwing shoulder. Dr. James Andrews performed the latest procedure. The procedure was considered relatively minor and is not expected to affect the mechanics of Smith's right arm.

49ers | Injury update: A. Smith
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:35:25 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) is progressing well and it appears as if he will not need surgery to insert a screw to aid in the healing process. He might have a procedure to remove the wire sutures that were inserted in the surgery to repair his separated shoulder last December.

49ers | Team could take $5.332 million cap hit by cutting A. Smith
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:11:21 -0700

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the San Francisco 49ers would take a $5.332 million salary cap hit if they cut QB Alex D. Smith. If the team waits until after June 1, the money would be split evenly by the next two years.

49ers | A. Smith placed on IR
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:35:40 -0700

ESPNews reports the San Francisco 49ers have placed QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season.

49ers | Smith may know about shoulder Monday
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:35:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) could learn Monday, Sept. 7, if he needs season-ending surgery on his shoulder.

49ers | Week 1 Inactives
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:24:44 -0700

The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Ahmad Brooks, QB Alex D. Smith, OG Chilo Rachal, C Cody Wallace, CB Marcus Hudson, CB Reggie Smith, CB Tarell Brown, LB Tully Banta-Cain inactive for Week 1.

49ers | Week 1 Inactives
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:18:48 -0700

The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Ahmad Brooks, QB Alex D. Smith, OG Chilo Rachal, C Cody Wallace, CB Marcus Hudson, CB Reggie Smith, CB Tarell Brown, LB Tully Banta-Cain inactive for Week 1.

49ers | Smith doubtful; more problems with shoulder
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:52:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) has been added to the team's Week 1 injury report as doubtful. He is having additional problems with his surgically repaired right shoulder. The team is not saying specifically what is wrong with him, but they noted the injury happened without contact during practice Friday, Sept. 5. Head coach Mike Nolan said Smith will consult with his doctor in Birmingham, Ala., for treatment recommendations. The team does not have a timetable on when he may return.

49ers | A. Smith might not return to team in 2009
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:47:46 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said QB Alex D. Smith would not be back with the team in 2009 if he does not become the starting quarterback at some point this season and proves himself heading into next year. Smith has a $9.625 million base salary for next season.

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Also see

11/14 - Official Injury Report - Week 11
11/13 - Official Injury Report - Week 11
11/07 - Official Injury Report - Week 10
11/07 - Friday Practice Report
11/05 - Official Injury Report - Week 10