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SAN FRANCISCO -- Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards was released by the San Francisco 49ers following surgery on his right knee earlier this season that limited him.
Edwards tweeted the news Tuesday, attributing the move to his injury, which "required more time to rehab and hasn't allowed me to re-sync with the offense."
Sando: 49ers Won't Miss Edwards
Braylon Edwards wasn't contributing much to a 49ers offensive mix that has greatly changed from Week 1. There's no need for the 49ers to pursue a veteran in Edwards' place, Mike Sando writes. Blog
The 49ers confirmed Edwards' release.
"I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the playoffs," Edwards said in a statement on his website. "I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans."
Edwards had 15 catches for 181 yards and no touchdowns in eight games with five starts for the NFC West champion 49ers (12-3) after receiving a $3.5 million, one-year contract in August. That gave him a fresh start under coach and fellow Michigan man Jim Harbaugh.
He was inactive against St. Louis on Dec. 4 and again for the Monday night game. In a loss at Arizona on Dec. 11, Edwards had no catches and expressed his surprise not to be used more in the offense.
Harbaugh has said Edwards' performance in games and practice affected his playing time.
Harbaugh said Monday the team might look outside the organization this week to fill spots -- and that looks to be the case now -- heading into the regular-season finale Sunday at St. Louis. The 49ers are trying to secure the NFC's No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.
Edwards, the No. 3 pick in the 2005 draft, got hurt early in Week 2 against Dallas on Sept. 18 and missed four games before returning against his former team, the Browns on Oct. 30.
Edwards revealed in late November he also was dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in the fourth quarter of a 19-11 win at Washington on Nov. 6.
In a 16-6 loss on Thanksgiving night at Baltimore to Harbaugh's big brother, John, a second-quarter miscommunication between Edwards and quarterback Alex Smith on a deep throw to the end zone resulted in an interception. The 49ers didn't score a touchdown for the first time all season.
NFL Playoff Scenarios
Which teams hold the tiebreakers and what's left on the schedule? ESPN breaks it down entering Week 17. Story
SAN FRANCISCO -- Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards was released by the San Francisco 49ers following surgery on his right knee earlier this season that limited him.
Edwards tweeted the news Tuesday, attributing the move to his injury, which "required more time to rehab and hasn't allowed me to re-sync with the offense."
Sando: 49ers Won't Miss Edwards
Braylon Edwards wasn't contributing much to a 49ers offensive mix that has greatly changed from Week 1. There's no need for the 49ers to pursue a veteran in Edwards' place, Mike Sando writes. Blog
The 49ers confirmed Edwards' release.
"I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the playoffs," Edwards said in a statement on his website. "I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans."
Edwards had 15 catches for 181 yards and no touchdowns in eight games with five starts for the NFC West champion 49ers (12-3) after receiving a $3.5 million, one-year contract in August. That gave him a fresh start under coach and fellow Michigan man Jim Harbaugh.
He was inactive against St. Louis on Dec. 4 and again for the Monday night game. In a loss at Arizona on Dec. 11, Edwards had no catches and expressed his surprise not to be used more in the offense.
Harbaugh has said Edwards' performance in games and practice affected his playing time.
Harbaugh said Monday the team might look outside the organization this week to fill spots -- and that looks to be the case now -- heading into the regular-season finale Sunday at St. Louis. The 49ers are trying to secure the NFC's No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.
Edwards, the No. 3 pick in the 2005 draft, got hurt early in Week 2 against Dallas on Sept. 18 and missed four games before returning against his former team, the Browns on Oct. 30.
Edwards revealed in late November he also was dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in the fourth quarter of a 19-11 win at Washington on Nov. 6.
In a 16-6 loss on Thanksgiving night at Baltimore to Harbaugh's big brother, John, a second-quarter miscommunication between Edwards and quarterback Alex Smith on a deep throw to the end zone resulted in an interception. The 49ers didn't score a touchdown for the first time all season.
NFL Playoff Scenarios
Which teams hold the tiebreakers and what's left on the schedule? ESPN breaks it down entering Week 17. Story
