Bay Area Buzz 11/15: Chris Borland, Adalberto Mejia, 49ers/Raiders Injuries
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Chris Borland
"49ers linebacker Chris Borland was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Week after his performance in the win over the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome.In the absence of All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis, he racked up 17 total tackles (11 solo, six assists), and recovered a fumble in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal."
Adalberto Mejia
"San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Adalberto Mejia has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball due to a failed drug test.According to Alex Pavlovic of The San Jose Mercury News, Mejia tested positive for a banned stimulant:MLB suspended Giants lefty Adalberto Mejia 50 games for testing positive for banned stimulant. One of their best pitching prospects.— Alex Pavlovic (@AlexPavlovic) November 14, 2014–Adam Wells, Bleacher Report49ers Injury UpdatesThe San Francisco 49ers on Friday ruled out two defensive starters for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants — nose tackle Ian Williams, who has a lower left leg injury (the team is referring to it as a fibula), and nickel back Jimmie Ward, the team’s first-round draft pick, who injured his right foot last weekend at New Orleans.…Following is the 49ers’ status report for Sunday’s game against the Giants:OUT: DB Jimmie Ward (foot), DT Ian Williams (fibula)QUESTIONABLE: CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), WR Bruce Ellington (ankle), LB Dan Skuta (ankle)PROBABLE: LB Chris Borland (shoulder), RB Frank Gore (hip), DE Ray McDonald (knee), S Eric Reid (ankle), DE Justin Smith (not injury related)–Paul Gutierrez, ESPNRaiders Injury UpdatesThe Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck and cornerback T.J. Carrie were considered questionable on Friday injury report, leading into Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers.Neither player practiced much this week, but that information suggests different things for each player.Tuck is a 10th-year veteran who can play without much practice. Carrie is a rookie who could certainly use the on-field work.…Other injury notes from Raiders practice:— As expected, left guard Gabe Jackson (knee) and cornerback Carlos Rogers (knee) were ruled out of Sunday’s game. Jackson ran on the side with trainers while sporting large braces on both knees. Rogers hasn’t been active during portions of practice open to the press in some time.— Receiver Rod Streater did some side work during practice. He was eligible to practice starting Thursday – he’s on injured reserve with a designation to return – but was unable to do so. Sparano indicated that Streater isn’t ready to a full workout. He’s eligible to come off short-term IR before a Week 13 game at St. Louis.–Scott Bair, CSN Bay AreaPublished on 11/15/2014 at 6:00 AM PSTLast updated on 11/15/2014 at 6:00 AM PST MLB suspended Giants lefty Adalberto Mejia 50 games for testing positive for banned stimulant. One of their best pitching prospects.— Alex Pavlovic (@AlexPavlovic) November 14, 2014The San Francisco 49ers on Friday ruled out two defensive starters for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants — nose tackle Ian Williams, who has a lower left leg injury (the team is referring to it as a fibula), and nickel back Jimmie Ward, the team’s first-round draft pick, who injured his right foot last weekend at New Orleans.…Following is the 49ers’ status report for Sunday’s game against the Giants:OUT: DB Jimmie Ward (foot), DT Ian Williams (fibula)QUESTIONABLE: CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), WR Bruce Ellington (ankle), LB Dan Skuta (ankle)PROBABLE: LB Chris Borland (shoulder), RB Frank Gore (hip), DE Ray McDonald (knee), S Eric Reid (ankle), DE Justin Smith (not injury related)The Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck and cornerback T.J. Carrie were considered questionable on Friday injury report, leading into Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers.Neither player practiced much this week, but that information suggests different things for each player.Tuck is a 10th-year veteran who can play without much practice. Carrie is a rookie who could certainly use the on-field work.…Other injury notes from Raiders practice:— As expected, left guard Gabe Jackson (knee) and cornerback Carlos Rogers (knee) were ruled out of Sunday’s game. Jackson ran on the side with trainers while sporting large braces on both knees. Rogers hasn’t been active during portions of practice open to the press in some time.— Receiver Rod Streater did some side work during practice. He was eligible to practice starting Thursday – he’s on injured reserve with a designation to return – but was unable to do so. Sparano indicated that Streater isn’t ready to a full workout. He’s eligible to come off short-term IR before a Week 13 game at St. Louis."