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49ers' Gore breaks hand
By Matthew Barrows - Bee Staff Writer
Published 6:14 pm PDT Monday, July 30, 2007
Running back Frank Gore broke a bone on the top of his right hand during non-contact drills in the 49ers' morning practice. Coach Mike Nolan said Gore would have a cast put on the hand but that he will have to miss at least the first part of the preseason. The injury is not expected to linger into the regular season.
"His participation in the preseason -- we'll want to wait and see," Nolan said.
Gore was the heart and soul of the 49ers' offense last year and was the NFC's leading rusher. This year, he has set a goal of 2,000 rushing yards.
One silver lining in the turn of events, Nolan said, was that he now has a chance to better evaluate Gore's back-ups, Michael Robinson, Maurice Hicks and rookie Thomas Clayton.
Monday was the first time the team has worn full pads since the season finale in Denver on Dec. 31. Gore, however, was injured in a non-contact drill before the team's intrasquad scrimmage.
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