Michael Crabtree WR FA Sun 8/18/13 4:51 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday the 49ers are "encouraged" by Michael Crabtree's Achilles' recovery, and indicated he remains on track for a late-season return.
"He's hit every single goal as far as his timeline," Harbaugh said. "That's been real exciting and encouraging." Crabtree will open the season on reserve/PUP. Although he may return by Week 12 or so, the Niners are expected to "ease the receiver back into action as cautiously as possible," per beat writer Matthew Barrows. We don't expect any real fantasy impact from Crabtree in 2013.