The rebuilt San Francisco 49ers defense cannot afford many injuries, and it seems as though the Niners may have dodged a blow in regards to defensive lineman Darnell Dockett.
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Tomsula: Dockett Expected to Be Ready for Week 1
Tuesday, Sept. 1
According to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, Dockett claimed on Snapchat that he suffered a "cracked rib" during Saturday's preseason game against the Denver Broncos.
Per Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, however, 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula insists that it is a cartilage-related issue rather than a break of any kind.