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Eric Johnson

9/25/2005

Johnson, suffering from a torn plantar fasciitis in his right foot, was placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season before he was able to play a down. Johnson was the 49ers' top receiver last year, with 82 catches for 825 yards and two touchdowns. He also missed the entire 2003 season with a broken collarbone.

9/22/2005

Johnson saw some action during practice earlier this week, but was forced to the sidelines after aggravating his troublesome left foot while running a route. Tests have revealed that the tight end has a torn muscle, and the injury will force him to miss the rest of the 2005 campaign. The 49ers have placed him on injured reserve. Trent Smith has been working out with the Niners' first-team offense this week and should fill the void in the lineup.

9/20/2005

According to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, Johnson will undergo more tests later this week to determine if surgery is necessary to repair the damage in his ailing right foot. The team had hoped the tight end would be able to return to practice this week, but he has been slow to recover after suffering a partial tear in the arch of the foot. If Johnson is forced to go under the knife, he would be sidelined indefinitely.

9/16/2005

According to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, the team is optimistic that Johnson will be able to return to practice as early as next week. The tight end has been slow to recover from a partial tear in the arch of his right foot, but it appears there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Officially, he is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, however, he is not expected to play.

9/13/2005

Johnson continues to be hobbled by a partial tear in the arch of his right foot, and he's currently doubtful for the 49ers' Week 2 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach Mike Nolan. The tight end has yet to resume practicing with the team, and a timetable for his return has not been set.

9/11/2005

As anticipated, Johnson will be inactive for Sunday's regular-season opener against the St. Louis Rams. The 49ers' tight end, who has been sidelined for nearly a month with a slight tear in the arch of his right foot, has been unable to practice and he is still sporting a protective boot. The team does not have a timetable for his return.

9/9/2005

Although he hasn't been ruled out officially, Johnson likely won't be in uniform for Sunday's season opener against the St. Louis Rams. The 49ers' tight end, who has been sidelined for nearly a month with a slight tear in the arch of his right foot, has been unable to practice and he is still sporting a protective boot. The team does not have a timetable for his return.

9/5/2005

Johnson says he is doubtful for San Francisco's Week 1 showdown with St. Louis. The 49ers' starting tight end is battling plantar fascia in his right foot, an ailment that tends to linger.

8/29/2005

Johnson still has not returned to the field, as he continues to recover from a slight tear in the arch of his right foot. The 49ers' tight end already has been ruled out of Thursday's preseason finale against the San Diego Chargers, and his availability for the start of the regular season is no better than 50-50, according to head coach Mike Nolan. Johnson's recovery has been a bit slower than expected.

8/12/2005

According to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, tests have revealed that Johnson has a slight tear in the arch of his right foot. Although the injury will not require surgery at this point, the tight end is expected to be sidelined for up to two weeks. He will continue to receive treatment and be evaluated on a daily basis.

8/11/2005

Nursing a strained arch in his right foot, Johnson was unable to practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday and it is unlikely that he will be in the lineup for the team's first exhibition game on Saturday. The tight end will receive treatment and be evaluated on a daily basis.