BigPlayShay
09-29-2005, 02:44 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2175168
Niners re-sign McAddley, Middlebrooks
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Receiver Jason McAddley and cornerback Willie Middlebrooks re-signed Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers, who waived both players before the regular season.
McAddley and Middlebrooks were among the 49ers' final cuts, but receiver Rashaun Woods and tight end Eric Johnson went on injured reserve in the last week, opening up two roster spots.
San Francisco particularly needs Middlebrooks, who might be a starter in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City. Cornerback Ahmed Plummer is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip in his left ankle, and converted safety Mike Rumph injured his foot during practice Wednesday.
The 49ers acquired Middlebrooks in a preseason trade with Denver for defensive end John Engelberger, but decided not to keep the former first-round pick.
McAddley, a fourth-year pro, caught 29 passes in his first three NFL seasons with Arizona and Tennessee.
Niners re-sign McAddley, Middlebrooks
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Receiver Jason McAddley and cornerback Willie Middlebrooks re-signed Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers, who waived both players before the regular season.
McAddley and Middlebrooks were among the 49ers' final cuts, but receiver Rashaun Woods and tight end Eric Johnson went on injured reserve in the last week, opening up two roster spots.
San Francisco particularly needs Middlebrooks, who might be a starter in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City. Cornerback Ahmed Plummer is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip in his left ankle, and converted safety Mike Rumph injured his foot during practice Wednesday.
The 49ers acquired Middlebrooks in a preseason trade with Denver for defensive end John Engelberger, but decided not to keep the former first-round pick.
McAddley, a fourth-year pro, caught 29 passes in his first three NFL seasons with Arizona and Tennessee.