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Arnaz Battle

12/22/2005

After missing the 49ers' last three games because of his troublesome knee, Battle returned to practice with the team on Wednesday and reported no major problems. The receiver does not appear on the injury report, and he plans to be available for Saturday's matchup with the St. Louis Rams. He'll likely split time with Johnnie Morton, opposite Brandon Lloyd.

12/13/2005

Battle continues to be hobbled by his troublesome knee, and there is no guarantee that he will be able to return to action this season. However, the 49ers are optimistic and have yet to rule out the receiver officially. Veteran Johnnie Morton will remain in the starting lineup opposite Brandon Lloyd until Battle is strong enough to take the field. In eight contests this season, including six starts, Battle has 25 catches for 274 yards and three touchdowns.

12/9/2005

Battle remains doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after being unable to practice again Thursday.

12/6/2005

Battle had been optimistic that he'd be ready for last Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, but he was unable to take the field with the 49ers, due to the troublesome knee that has plagued him the majority of the 2005 campaign. The receiver hopes to test things out in the coming days to determine if he'll be available of this weekend's tussle with the Seattle Seahawks. Veteran Johnnie Morton will get the nod opposite Brandon Lloyd if Battle cannot go.

12/1/2005

Battle did not practice with the 49ers on Wednesday, giving him some extra time to rest the troublesome knee that has plagued him the majority of the 2005 campaign. The receiver, who had minor arthroscopic surgery on the knee last month, has been in the lineup the past couple of games, and had his best outing of the season in last weekend's loss to the Tennessee Titans, hauling in seven passes for 75 yards and a touchdown.

11/18/2005

Battle has not practiced with the 49ers over the past couple of days after undergoing a minor arthroscopic surgery on his ailing knee earlier this week. The receiver, who has been limited to just two catches since spraining the knee in late September, is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Officially, he has been listed as questionable.

11/1/2005

Battle originally sprained his knee in late September and tried to return a couple weeks later, but aggravated the problem and has been out since. Reportedly, the leg has improved recently, and 49ers head coach Mike Nolan is optimistic that the receiver will be available for this weekend's matchup with the New York Giants. He is expected to test things out at practice later this week.

10/28/2005

Battle has yet to practice with the 49ers this week, and it is looking more and more like he will miss another game with his sprained knee. Originally suffering the injury on September 25, the receiver tried to return a couple weeks later, but aggravated the problem and has been out since. He remains listed as questionable.

10/27/2005

Battle, who has missed the majority of the last month with a strained knee, plans to test out his leg at practice this week, and if no problems are reported, he could return to action in Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Originally suffering the injury on September 25, the 49ers' receiver tried to return a couple weeks later, but aggravated the problem and has been out since. Officially, he has been listed as questionable.

10/21/2005

Despite having a bye week to rest and receive treatment on his strained knee, Battle still is not ready to return to action and has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Washington Redskins. The 49ers' receiver, who has been sidelined for nearly a month, could be cleared to practice next week, according to head coach Mike Nolan.

10/13/2005

With a bye this week, Battle has some extra time to rest his strained knee, but according to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, the receiver will be listed as questionable or doubtful for the team's Week 7 meeting with the Washington Redskins. Battle has been sidelined for nearly three weeks already.

10/9/2005

Battle was not expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, but he was on the 49ers' active roster and available for duty. The receiver missed the team's previous game with a strained knee and had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week.

10/4/2005

According to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, Battle likely will not be recovered in time for Sunday's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts. The receiver, who has been sidelined with a strained knee, will be replaced in the lineup by veteran Johnnie Morton for the second consecutive week.

10/3/2005

Battle was inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City, due to a strained knee. The receiver, who was replaced in the 49ers' lineup by veteran Johnnie Morton, will be re-evaluated early this week to determine when he might be ready to return to action.

10/2/2005

Battle missed his third straight day of practice, and 49ers officials have downgraded him to questionable on this week's injury report. Battle strained his hamstring two weeks ago against the Cowboys, and although he played last week versus Arizona, it is likely that he will sit Sunday's game out. Johnnie Morton will start in Battle's place if he is unable to play.

9/29/2005

Battle's strained hamstring has improved over the past couple of days, and the 49ers expect him to be ready for Sunday night's meeting with the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City. The receiver did not practice with the team on Wednesday, but he has been listed as probable on the injury report.

9/26/2005

According to 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, Battle will be listed as questionable for next weekend's meeting with the Arizona Cardinals after straining his hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The starting wideout will receive treatment over the next couple of days before being re-evaluated later in the week to determine his status and availability. Prior to his departure, Battle had six catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

9/7/2005

After competing with Johnnie Morton for the job in training camp, Battle will begin the 2005 regular season as the San Francisco 49ers' No. 2 receiver, lining up opposite Brandon Lloyd. The wideout, who was a sixth-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, appeared in 14 games last season, hauling in eight passes for 143 yards. He also saw time on special teams, averaging 19.8 yards on 13 kickoff returns and 8.6 yards on 31 punt returns, including one taken back for a TD.

5/9/2005

As it stands currently, Battle will go into training camp as the 49ers' No. 2 receiver, starting opposite Brandon Lloyd. The wideout, who was a sixth-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, appeared in 14 games last season, hauling in eight passes for 143 yards. He also saw time on special teams, averaging 19.8 yards on 13 kickoff returns and 8.6 yards on 31 punt returns, including one taken back for a touchdown.