SANTA CLARA -- Veteran wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been healthy this season for all of one game and three plays for the 49ers.Edwards, a seven-year pro, missed four games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee. And since sustaining a left shoulder sprain Nov. 6 at Washington, he has been inactive twice and caught just four passes for 52 yards in four games.Edwards went through limited practice the past two games. Last week in Arizona, he played but did not catch a pass. On Monday, he did not play.
The 49ers decided Monday night to suit up Michael Crabtree, Ted Ginn and Kyle Williams as the team's top three receivers. A fourth receiver, Brett Swain, was active for his contributions on special teams.
So why was the decision made to deactivate Edwards?"Just based on the practices and the games," Harbaugh said.Now, Edwards might get another chance to get on the field Saturday against the Seattle Seahawks, as Ginn sustained an ankle sprain. His status for the upcoming game is uncertain.In the meantime, Harbaugh made it clear that he's expecting more from Edwards on the practice field."We'll see with Ted, but I think Braylon should be ready to go and (I) look for a good week of practice there," Harbaugh said.
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