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Michael Crabtree | Wide Receiver

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/14/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 214
College: Texas Tech
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Updating a previous item, coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Michael Crabtree's Achilles' tendon was "completely torn" during Tuesday's OTA practice, and the injury was to Crabtree's right Achilles'.
So this wasn't a partial tear like Terrell Suggs' April 2012 Achilles' injury. For bookkeeping, we like to know which side of Crabtree's body was injured, the full extent of the injury, and all dates associated with his recovery, in order to provide accurate timelines in the future. Crabtree underwent surgery on Wednesday, May 22. Per Harbaugh, the full Achilles' tear occurred when Crabtree was "coming in motion and just planted and started a route, and it felt like someone kicked him in the Achilles'." The 49ers hope to have Crabtree back around Week 12. May 23 - 12:02 PM
Source: CSN Bay Area

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Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Coach Jim Harbaugh insists Michael Crabtree's Achilles' tendon tear is not a season-ending injury.

The Niners aren't giving any firm timetable, but the rehab process typically takes at least six months. If Crabtree is back in exactly six months, he'd return for a Monday night game against the Redskins in Week 12. However, he'll almost certainly be eased back in slowly as the Niners target a potential impact in the playoffs. Owners in standard re-draft formats can cross Crabtree off draft boards.
Source: CSN Bay Area
May 23 - 7:06 AM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree underwent surgery on his torn Achilles' Wednesday, and is expected to be sidelined a minimum of six months.

The 49ers aren't messing around with their No. 1 receiver. Many have pointed to Terrell Suggs and Da'Quan Bowers' 2012 mid-season returns from spring Achilles' injuries as hope for Crabtree's 2013, but they are pass rushers required to do far less cutting than Crabtree does as a receiver. In a best-case scenario, Crabtree will likely begin the year on PUP with an eye toward returning in the playoffs. It's almost certainly going to be a lost year for a player coming off a breakout campaign.
Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
May 22 - 4:04 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

USA Today reports Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Tuesday's OTAs session.

It's a crushing blow for the 49ers, though they're holding out hope Crabtree can return at some point in 2013. Terrell Suggs and Da'Quan Bowers were both able to get on the field last season after suffering torn Achilles' in the spring, but neither ever seemed to make it all the way back to 100 percent. It will be an even tougher challenge for Crabtree, as receivers must constantly stop/start and change directions. It elevates Anquan Boldin to No. 1 receiver status, and places increased pressure on 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins coming off his lost rookie season. Fourth-round pick Quinton Patton will now be no worse than the Niners' No. 3 receiver until Mario Manningham returns from his torn ACL. Even if it becomes clear Crabtree will play at some point this season, he shouldn't be considered more than a late-round flier in fantasy leagues. The news tilts Frank Gore's arrow slightly up, and Colin Kaepernick's slightly down.
Source: USA Today
May 22 - 1:53 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree says he temporarily lost his vision in the Super Bowl after a big hit from Baltimore's Jimmy Smith.

"I'm not one to whine about nothing, but he hit me all in the face and I couldn't really see after he hit me," Crabtree. "Then (my vision) just came back. It's not concussion-like. When you get hit, it's going to feel like you can't see. It's going to feel intense. But it snapped back. It happens all the time in football." It's obviously not a long-term concern for the 49ers' ascendant No. 1 receiver, but another reminder of the costs of playing football.
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 29 - 10:48 AM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree said he felt Colin Kaepernick trusted him more than Alex Smith.

In 10.5 games with Kaepernick (including playoffs), Crabtree averaged 5.9 catches for 88.6 yards and scored eight touchdowns. In 8.5 games with Smith, he was at 5.0 catches for 54.0 yards with four touchdowns. "Playing wide receiver, you need a quarterback who trusts you," Crabtree said. "I feel like he trusted me."
Source: CSN Bay Area
Mar 27 - 8:17 AM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

CSN Bay Area doesn't believe a long-term extension for Michael Crabtree is among the 49ers' top priorities.

Crabtree is signed through 2014, so there's no rush. Beat writer Matt Maiocco thinks new deals for Colin Kaepernick, OLB Aldon Smith, LG Mike Iupati, and RT Anthony Davis are higher priorities than Crabtree. All five players are scheduled to hit free agency in 2015. If Crabtree continues to play like he did with Kaepernick last season, San Francisco's thinking could change.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Mar 23 - 2:04 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree caught five balls for 109 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers lost Super Bowl XLVII to the Ravens.

Crabtree turned in a highly productive 2012 stretch run and subsequent postseason, racking up 20 catches for 285 yards and three touchdowns in three playoff games. Although he let Colin Kaepernick down in the Super Bowl by letting a perfectly placed third-quarter bomb bounce of his hands, Crabtree redeemed himself plays later by pinballing off two Ravens for a 31-yard touchdown, 15 yards of which came after the catch. Crabtree has developed into arguably the NFL's premier run-after-catch receiver, south of Minnesota. He'll be tough to rank outside the top-15 wideouts for 2013 fantasy drafts.
Feb 3 - 11:54 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

San Francisco Police will not file charges against Michael Crabtree for his alleged role in a January 14 sexual assault.

"The San Francisco Police Department - Special Victims Unit completed and submitted a thorough investigation of the allegations against Michael Crabtree," the SFPD's statement reads. "Following a review of all the evidence, my office has determined that no charges will be filed against Michael Crabtree at this time." Crabtree was initially accused of assaulting a woman in a hotel room the morning after San Francisco's Divisional Round win over Green Bay. Two witnesses told police that Crabtree "didn't assault anyone."
Source: CSN Bay Area
Jan 25 - 9:16 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

A law enforcement source tells the San Francisco Chronicle that the sexual assault allegations against Michael Crabtree are not holding up under investigation.

Police are looking into the allegation that Crabtree assaulted a woman in a hotel room after the Niners' Divisional Round win over the Packers. But two women that were with the accuser have told police -- who have not found any physical evidence of an attack -- that Crabtree didn't assault anyone. The Niners' No. 1 target has staunchly denied any wrongdoing. Police are expected to wrap up their investigation within 10 days and at this point, it would be a surprise if Crabtree was charged with anything. He'll almost certainly be available to play in the Feb. 3 Super Bowl.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Jan 23 - 9:22 AM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree caught six balls for 57 yards in the 49ers' NFC Championship Game win over the Falcons.

The 49ers tried to scheme Crabtree open on quick screens and slants, but the Falcons did a great job of tackling and refused to let up chunk yardage after the catch. He was held to 12 yards on three catches until a beastly early fourth-quarter reception of 33 yards with defenders draped all over him. Crabtree proceeded to fumble at the goal line on a would-be touchdown two plays later, getting stripped by Falcons CB Dunta Robinson. Luckily for Crabtree, the 49ers forced a three-and-out on Atlanta's next possession and squeaked out a 28-24 win.
Jan 20 - 6:47 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree is active and will start on Sunday versus the Falcons in the NFC Championship game.

Crabtree was questioned by San Francisco Police late this week in his connection to an alleged sexual assault last weekend, but he traveled with the team to Atlanta and was never in serious doubt to miss the game. The 49ers inactives: QB Scott Tolzien, LB Cam Johnson, S Trenton Robinson, RB Jewel Hampton, DT Tony Jerod-Eddie, OG Joe Looney, and DT Ian Williams.
Jan 20 - 1:38 PM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

ESPN's Adam Schefter has been informed by a 49ers source that Michael Crabtree is "highly, highly doubtful" to be charged in San Francisco Police's sexual assault investigation.

"We'll see how the legal process plays itself out," Schefter reported. "But one 49ers official told me Saturday, he 'highly, highly doubts' that this will lead to charges brought against Michael Crabtree. ... The 49ers official said there is a female witness who can corroborate Crabtree's story." There isn't a whole lot of information out on the case other than the alleged incident took place in a hotel room last weekend after the 49ers' win over the Packers. Crabtree willingly cooperated with San Francisco Police and was questioned on Friday before hopping on the plane for Sunday's NFC Championship. Crabtree will be active and start against the Falcons today.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Jan 20 - 10:15 AM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Appearing on GameDay Morning, NFL Network's Jeff Darlington reported that Michael Crabtree is fully expected to play in Sunday's NFC Championship game versus the Falcons.

This coincides with what Albert Breer reported on Saturday, and there is no new news to shed on the sexual assault investigation. Crabtree was questioned by San Francisco Police on Friday, but he made the trip with the team to Atlanta. Although the case could be weighing on Crabtree's mind, it's not going to affect his game-day availability. The 49ers and Falcons kick off at 3:00 ET.
Jan 20 - 9:23 AM
Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

NFL.com's Albert Breer confirms the 49ers fully expect Michael Crabtree to be available for Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

Crabtree is already with the team in Atlanta, and there aren't expected to be any developments in the SFPD's sexual assault investigation over the weekend. Although the case has potential to be a massive distraction, it's not going to affect Crabtree's availability. There should be an update by Monday or Tuesday.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Jan 19 - 11:20 AM

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PosRoleName
QB1Colin Kaepernick
2Colt McCoy
3Scott Tolzien
4B.J. Daniels
RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3LaMichael James
4Anthony Dixon
5Marcus Lattimore
GLB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
FB1Bruce Miller
2Alex Debniak
WR11Anquan Boldin
2Kyle Williams
3Ricardo Lockette
4Chad Hall
5Marlon Moore
WR21A.J. Jenkins
2Quinton Patton
3Mario Manningham
4Joe Hastings
5Michael Crabtree
WR31Kyle Williams
TE1Vernon Davis
2Vance McDonald
3Garrett Celek
4Cameron Morrah
5MarQueis Gray
K1Phil Dawson