Bellore started in place of the injured NaVorro Bowman (Achilles) and racked up 11 tackles (seven solo) and also recorded a half sack in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bellore suggested that he would start Thursday and that turned out to be the case. In fact, the former special team's ace was on the field for all 68 of the 49ers' defensive snaps. Bellore's performance is obviously IDP-worthy, and he is worth an add in the event San Francisco continues to give him the lion's share of snaps at one of the starting middle linebacker spots.

Bellore said that he believes he will start Thursday against the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Bellore is stating this, he must have been alerted by the 49ers' coaching staff that he will be a starter. It is a bit surprising considering Gerald Hodges (the presumed fill-in for the injured NaVorro Bowman) has more of a track record as a starter than the special teams ace does. If Bellore does end up starting Thursday, then he will immediately become an intriguing IDP option due to the potential for tackles.

Bellore (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Bellore was limited by the injury on both Wednesday and Thursday. However, he is expected to play Sunday against the Panthers.

Bellore (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bellore is almost exclusively a special teams player at this point in time, as he saw zero defensive snaps against the Rams on Monday. He will back up NaVorro Bowman if he is able to go Sunday.

Bellore (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bellore suffered a knee sprain in the 49ers' second preseason contest. He returned to practice Thursday in a limited role, and subsequently practiced in full Friday. He projects to provide linebacker depth for the team this season, specifically behind linebacker NaVorro Bowman.

Bellore (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bellore sprained his knee in the 49ers' second preseason game and didn't play in the final two preseason tilts. His status for Week 1 is still listed as questionable but his participation in practice is an encouraging sign that he'll be able to play against the Rams on Monday.

Bellore (knee) was diagnosed with a knee sprain Monday, Matt Maiocco of csnbayarea.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

On the bright side, Bellore's injury does not appear serious enough to require surgery. On the other hand, the 49ers have no timetable for his return as of right now. Bellore currently presides as one of San Francisco's top reserve linebackers.

Bellore left Saturday's preseason tilt against Denver with a knee injury.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers haven't provided any clarity on the severity or the type of injury Bellore suffered Saturday, according to CSN Bay Area. The special teams ace was competing for a backup role this preseason.

Jets re-signed LB Nick Bellore to a one-year, $1.431 million contract. It's just a formality after the Jets extended an original pick tender to Bellore as a restricted free agent. He'll return as the team's top core special teamer.

Jets extended the original pick tender to restricted free agent LB Nick Bellore. Bellore led the Jets in special teams tackles in 2013. The original pick tender is the lowest possible and would pay Bellore $1.431 million this season.