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Justin Smith | Defensive Lineman

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (33) / 9/30/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 285
College: Missouri
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49ers GM Trent Baalke says RE Justin Smith (triceps surgery) already has "no restrictions" in his rehab, and is back in the weight room.
Smith underwent surgery soon after the Super Bowl. The 49ers will likely take it easy with Smith in their offseason program, but he's on pace to be 100 percent for training camp. Baalke also said Aldon Smith (labrum) is coming along "conservatively," but will be fine. The defending NFC champs have no reason to rush either of their pass-rushing linchpins. Apr 17 - 1:57 PM
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter

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Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee confirms 49ers RE Justin Smith (triceps surgery) is on track for the start of training camp.

Smith underwent surgery in February and has already shed his sling. He's currently in attendance at the Niners' offseason conditioning program. Smith, who turns 34 in September, is coming off of a 66-tackle, three-sack season.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Apr 15 - 1:39 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

Including the playoffs, 49ers RE Justin Smith's 2,141 snaps over the past two seasons are fourth among all defensive linemen.

That's despite the fact that Smith missed 2.5 games in 2012. Smith had appeared in 185 consecutive contests before partially tearing his triceps in Week 15, but it's fair to wonder if the 49ers will ease up on their defensive line linchpin in 2013. If they don't, it's quite possible Smith's triceps tear will end up the first of many injuries for a player who's going on 34. Backup Ricky Jean-Francois has made a minimal impact on 637 snaps over the past two seasons.
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 6 - 1:16 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith confirmed he will not retire.

Smith is ready to attack his rehab following this week's surgery to repair his partially torn triceps. He'll enter the 2013 season at age 34 and in the final year of the six-year, $45 million pact he signed in 2008. "I would like to come back and try to get (to the Super Bowl) again," Smith said. "I realize my career is definitely winding down. I'm not saying I'm going to play another eight years or something."
Source: CSN Bay Area
Feb 6 - 8:31 AM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith will undergo surgery on his torn left triceps this week, and will require three months of rehab.

Per beat writer Matt Maiocco, Smith could be ready for the "final stages" of the 49ers' offseason program, and is expected to be 100 percent by camp. Smith is due $8 million in the final season of his six-year, $45 million contract. Going on age 34, Smith played at a high level in 2012 before the triceps tear sapped his effectiveness in the playoffs. He had zero impact as a pass rusher.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Feb 4 - 5:24 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

Pro Football Focus' Neil Hornsby believes 49ers RE Justin Smith's performance in Super Bowl XLVII was his "worst (game) since 2009."

Playing with a left triceps that was 50 percent torn, Smith failed to hurry Joe Flacco on any of his 59 snaps. Smith was a liability for the entire postseason, and helped bring Aldon Smith's play down with him, as opposing linemen were able to devote far greater attention to the second-year pass rusher. According to Hornsby, the elder Smith managed only two "disruptions" on 115 rushes after returning in the Divisional Round. "Cowboy" has missed just three games in 12 NFL seasons, but his health will be an X-factor for the 49ers' 2013 pass rush.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Feb 4 - 1:58 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith says his left triceps is approximately 50 percent torn, and confirms he needs offseason surgery.

Triceps surgery will require a fairly lengthy rehabilitation period, but Smith should be ready for training camp. Smith also said he hasn't considered retiring. "I'm not going to retire after this year," the 33-year-old Smith said Wednesday. "I realize my career is definitely winding down. I'm not saying I'm going to play another eight years or something like that. I want to play at a high level." Still commanding double teams, Smith did indeed play at a high level in 2012, grading out as the No. 5 3-4 end in Pro Football Focus' ratings.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Jan 30 - 1:53 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith says his torn left triceps tendon is getting better since he returned two games ago.

"I can do more stuff every week," Smith said. "I think it heals up, obviously, as more time goes by and it's feeling better." Still, a triceps brace has prevented full motion in the arm. Smith is hopeful he'll be able to play "with more abandon" in the Super Bowl. "I know how many games I have left now -- four more quarters," he said. Smith will need surgery after the season.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Jan 28 - 12:53 AM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith (triceps) practiced in full Wednesday.

Playing through pain and risking a full tear of his muscle, Smith has compiled nine tackles and no sacks while playing the majority of snaps in the Niners' two playoff wins. He has a chance to be even more effective in the Super Bowl with two weeks of recovery time under his belt.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Jan 24 - 8:23 AM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith admitted Wednesday he's risking a full tear of his triceps by suiting up for the playoffs.

"It's like anything, if it's half-torn or whatever, it could tear the rest of the way," Smith said. "I'm not really concerned about it." Smith played 55-of-60 snaps against the Packers on Saturday, and expects to be "even better" against the Falcons. It will be impossible for Smith to play at his peak effectiveness before he gets a chance to heal up, but he'll remain a major asset up front as long as he's drawing double teams.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Jan 16 - 4:33 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith (triceps) escaped Saturday's Divisional Round win "as clean as possible," according to coach Jim Harbaugh.

Smith surprisingly played 55-of-60 snaps in his first game since Week 15, recording five tackles. Smith could end up requiring offseason surgery, but will be good to go against the Falcons as the 49ers attempt to earn their first Super Bowl berth in 19 years.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Jan 14 - 4:23 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith is active for the Divisional Round of the playoffs, as expected.

The 49ers' Week 19 inactives are QB Scott Tolzien, S Trent Robinson, K Billy Cundiff, RB Jewel Hampton, DL Tony Jerod-Eddie, OG Joe Looney, and NT Ian Williams. David Akers won an in-practice kicking battle during the week and will retain those duties against Green Bay. Smith's effectiveness is a mystery, but he's going to give it a go. Smith is in the starting lineup.
Jan 12 - 6:47 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

The 49ers announced Friday that they've listed all of their injured players as "probable" for the Divisional Round.

49ers RE Justin Smith will indeed play through his partially torn triceps against the Packers. His effectiveness is a question mark, as is whether Smith will be able to make it through the game healthy. He'll put himself at risk of a full tear Saturday night against Green Bay. Smith's return is still a positive for a 49ers team that has generated zero sacks out of tag-team partner Aldon Smith during double-team magnet Justin's absence.
Jan 11 - 3:59 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

According to 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, RE Justin Smith (triceps) has "made improvements," and "seems ready."

"God willing and the creek don't rise, he's going to play," Harbaugh said of Smith's prospects of suiting up against the Packers. As only Harbaugh — or perhaps Jim Irsay — could put it. It's now clear Smith is going to play this weekend, but how his triceps will respond to the double teams he's used to commanding is very much up in the air. We'd expect the Packers to run the ball right at Smith early and often in the first quarter Saturday.
Source: Can Inman on Twitter
Jan 9 - 3:20 PM
Justin Smith - DL - 49ers

49ers RE Justin Smith (triceps) returned to practice Thursday, sporting a brace on his left elbow.

Barring a setback, Smith is expected to attempt to play through the injury in the Divisional Round of the playoffs next week. Considering the double teams he takes on while running stunts with Aldon Smith, it's fair to wonder just how effective he can be while playing through the injury.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Jan 3 - 5:59 PM

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