http://www.ninercaphell.com The 49ers Salary Cap Resource Fri May 9 22:01:20 CDT 2008 en Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3707-NFL-Draft.html 49ers Draft Tracker Round 1, #29 (29 overall) (from IND) - Kentwan Balmer, DE/DT, North Carolina Round 2, #8 (39) - Chilo Rachal, G, USC Round 3, #12 (75) (from CHI) - Reggie Smith, CB/S, Oklahoma Round 4, #8 (107) - Cody Wallace, C, Texas A&M Round 6, #8 (174) - Josh Morgan, WR, Virginia... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3684-Baas-tears-pec-muscle-Strickland-arrested.html 49ers.com reports that starting right guard Dave Baas tore his pectoral muscle during workouts. He is expected to miss most of the summer and part of training camp. The Mercury News reports that Donald Strickland was for public intoxication and resisting arrest in downtown San Jose. Strickland allegedly... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3650-49ers-regular-season-schedule-released.html Sept. 7 Arizona Cardinals 1:15PM PST (FOX) Sept. 14 @ Seattle Seahawks 1:05PM (FOX) Sept. 21 Detroit Lions 1:05PM (FOX) Sept. 28 @ New Orleans Saints 10AM (FOX) Oct. 5 New England Patriots 1:15PM (CBS) Oct. 12 Philadelphia Eagles 1:15PM (FOX) Oct. 19 @ New York Giants 10AM (FOX) Oct. 26... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3645-CJ-Brewer-axed.html 49ers.com reports that WR C.J. Brewer has been waived. Brewer was signed after going undrafted in 2006 out of Wyoming. He was on the practice squad in 2006 and IR in 2007. Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3634-49ers-to-hold-predraft-visits.html San Jose State prospect Dwight Lowery is scheduled for a visit on Friday the 11th. The 5-11 1/8, 201 lb cornerback ran a 4.54 at the combine and 4.55 at his pro day but makes up for his lack of elite speed with cerebral play and great film study... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3623-Groves-to-visit-on-Apr-18.html Matt Barrows reports that Auburn DE/OLB Quentin Groves will make a visit on Friday, April 18 (previously set for Apr 11 but due to a heart issue he delayed the visit a week). Several 49ers evaluators including Scot McCloughan came out for him at the Auburn pro day last... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3620-49ers-Preseason-announced.html The NFL has announced its preseason schedule and the 49ers have some interesting and controversial matchups from the get-go Week 1 - at Oakland (CBS5, KNBR 1050 and The Bone) "Brawl of Bay Area (Awfulness)" Week 2 - home vs Green Bay (CBS5, KNBR 1050 and The Bone) "Homecoming for Aaron Rodgers..." Week 3... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3608-Jeb-Terry-added.html 49ers.com reports that the team has signed guard Jeb Terry to contract. Terry (6-5, 311 lbs) was drafted out of North Carolina by the Buccaneers in the 5th round of 2004. According to Buccaneers.com, Terry started one game in 2006 as a right guard. He has been... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3607-Niners-guilty-of-Tampering.html NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled that the 49ers are guilty of tampering with Lance Briggs while he was still under contract last season. The team was stripped of its 5th round pick and had their 3rd round pick (7th) swapped with the Chicago Bears (12th). Rather stupid move... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3606-The-Donald-returns.html The 49ers retained the services of veteran backup corner Donald Strickland today on a one-year, $800K deal. The graduate of San Francisco's own Archbishop Riordan High School did a solid job as a dime and nickel back for the team the past couple of seasons, as well as... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3605-No-Spikes-in-SF-yet.html Kevin Lynch reports that Takeo Spikes "is recovering from shoulder surgery and was released after failing his physical with the Eagles. The 49ers might be waiting to see how the 31-year-old recovers from his shoulder problems." There are also rumors that he made a visit to Cincinnati in the... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3597-Qasim-Mitchell-signed.html Matt Maiocco reports that the 49ers have signed free agent guard Qasim Mitchell to a contract. We're assuming the pay is at the league's veteran minimum salary since Mitchell has not been active in an NFL game since 2006. The 6-6, 355 lb lineman out of North Carolina... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3584-Darrell-Jackson-cut.html Veteran wideout Darrell Jackson's contract has been terminated. Jackson was acquired last year via trade and did not have his contract restructured, so none of the money left was guaranteed. The 49ers will save $3.8 million on this year's cap and $4.3 million next year. He was... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3573-Bryant-Johnson-added-Spikes-expected-to-sign.html ESPN reports that former Cardinals and Penn State wide receiver Bryant Johnson has agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers. The former first round pick measures in at 6-3 and 216 lbs, bringing size, physicality and big-play ability to a diminuative group of wideouts. Linebacker Takeo Spikes is also... Niner Cap Hell http://www.ninercaphell.com/news/nch/3559-Spikes-to-visit-Thursday-Dilfer-terminated.html NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported that former All Pro linebacker Takeo Spikes has a visit planned for Thursday. Spikes, the 13th pick of the 1998 draft, was traded to the Eagles last season, where he made 86 tackles and 1 sack but ended on IR after tearing his rotator...