SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Mike Singletary all but acknowledged the 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding top San Francisco draft pick Michael Crabtree.
When asked Monday if the team had filed charges, Singletary said it’s a situation “the league is going to handle internally.”
“I’m not going to get into that. We’ll let that play out, the process,” Singletary said. “I’m not even going to go there. We’ll let the league handle that and go from there.”
He didn’t elaborate or provide further details on the matter. The Jets, in need of a game-changing wideout, declined comment.
Footnotes.
The Seahawks are preparing to play without Matt Hasselbeck on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, though the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to start despite a broken rib.
• Kevin Kolb will make his second consecutive start for the Philadelphia Eagles if Donovan McNabb can’t play against Kansas City because of a cracked rib.
• Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive tackle Peria Jerry, their first-round pick, sustained a season-ending left knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 28-20 victory, and was placed on injured reserve.
• Oakland Raiders right guard Robert Gallery is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his left leg. Oakland hosts the Broncos on Sunday.
• Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Troy Williamson is out for the year after suffering a torn right labrum during Sunday’s 31-17 loss to Arizona.
• The Dallas Cowboys said running back Marion Barber has a quadriceps injury, and it’s unknown when he’ll return.
• Tampa Bay safety Jermaine Phillips has a broken thumb and his status for this week’s home game against the New York Giants is uncertain.
• St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, the second overall pick in this year’s draft, sprained his left knee and will be listed as doubtful for Sunday’s home game against Green Bay.
• Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says there’s a good chance linebacker Ernie Sims will miss some time with a “fairly significant” shoulder injury.
• Washington Redskins right guard Randy Thomas is out for the season with a torn right triceps.
• New York’s 33-31 victory Sunday over Dallas on NBC earned a 16.5 overnight rating and 27 share. That’s the best overnight rating for a prime-time matchup since a 17. 4/27 for Broncos-Dolphins on Dec. 21, 1998.
The Associated Press
