NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kicker Joe Nedney, the San Francisco 49ers' most consistent offensive threat this season, was deactivated Sunday because of a groin injury that had him listed as doubtful against Tennessee. Nedney was replaced in the lineup by Jose Cortez, a former 49ers kicker who was signed Friday. Cortez had been released by Philadelphia on Tuesday. It wasn't the homecoming Nedney wanted. The nine-year veteran was released by the Titans in February in a salary cap move. In San Francisco he has 67 points, including 43 consecutive points that was the most by one player in the NFL since Matt Stover had 49 in a row for the 2000 Ravens. But Nedney was on the field before kickoff Sunday wearing sweats and talking with his former teammates and coaches.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
