| Mon Oct 31 2011 | 11:35 | McDonald to be evaluated throughout the week | ||||
49ers DE Ray McDonald (hamstring) will be "evaluated throughout the week." | ||||||
McDonald sat out the final two and a half quarters of Sunday's win over the Browns. He notched a sack before going down, and was replaced by Ricky Jean-Francois. McDonald's three sacks are good for fourth on the 49ers. | ||||||
| Source: CSN Bay Area | ||||||
| Sun Oct 30 2011 | 18:09 | 49ers DE Ray McDonald done for the day | ||||
49ers DE Ray McDonald is done for the day with a hamstring injury. | ||||||
The extent is unknown, but McDonald was out of his shoulder pads and replaced by rookie Demarcus Dobbs by the third quarter. McDonald has been dominant in his first season as a starter, so his loss could sting a tough 49ers defense. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Jul 27 2011 | 18:39 | 49ers do five-year deal with Ray McDonald | ||||
49ers agreed to terms with DE Ray McDonald on a five-year contract. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Jul 12 2011 | 21:25 | McDonald prefers to re-sign with 49ers | ||||
Free agent DE Ray McDonald prefers to re-sign with the 49ers as long as he's elevated to a starter's role. | ||||||
The Niners informed McDonald before the lockout that they want him back, presumably at left defensive end. As long as the offer is fair, McDonald is willing to sign before hitting in the open market in the event of an exclusive negotiating window. | ||||||
| Source: San Francisco Chronicle | ||||||
| Thu Jun 30 2011 | 17:46 | McDonald a hot item in free agency? | ||||
Several GMs tell the Sports Xchange's Len Pasquerelli that DE Ray McDonald will get "surprisingly good play" on the free agent market this summer. | ||||||
Just 26 years old, McDonald has flashed as an inside rusher in nickel packages the past few seasons. The Niners are expected to place a priority on signing McDonald, but he could receive interest as a three-technique tackle as well as a 3-4 end. | ||||||
| Source: Sports Xchange | ||||||
| Wed Jun 22 2011 | 08:44 | McDonald not interested in being a backup | ||||
Free agent DE Ray McDonald is not interested in returning to the 49ers as a backup this summer. | ||||||
"I know I'm an every-down player, a starter," McDonald said. "And that's what I'm looking to do this year. I'm not looking to back up anybody." Re-signing with San Fran remains a strong possibility, though. Isaac Sopoaga is projected to move inside to replace NT Aubrayo Franklin, leaving a vacancy at left end. McDonald can play end in a 3-4 or three-technique in a 4-3 scheme. | ||||||
| Source: Sacramento Bee | ||||||
| Sat Jun 11 2011 | 17:33 | 49ers still want to keep Ray McDonald | ||||
CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco thinks the 49ers will make re-signing free agent DE Ray McDonald one of their top priorities this summer. | ||||||
Maiocco believes McDonald will be the Niners' third biggest target after Alex Smith and C David Baas. McDonald has emerged as an above average inside rusher on passing downs, and the Niners could face some stiff competition for his services if he ends up an unrestricted free agent. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Jun 1 2011 | 11:09 | 49ers will compete to keep DE McDonald | ||||
The 49ers are expected to "compete to keep" free agent DE Ray McDonald this summer. | ||||||
McDonald is a four-year veteran, so there's a chance his free agency will end up restricted anyway. The 26-year-old graded out as a top-12 pass-rushing 3-4 end, according to Pro Football Focus. The Niners appreciate his value as an inside rusher on passing downs. | ||||||
| Source: CSN Bay Area | ||||||
| Thu Jul 22 2010 | 18:26 | McDonald pleads not guilty to DUI | ||||
49ers DE Ray McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of driving under the influence stemming from a June arrest. | ||||||
McDonald was arrested in San Mateo County when he clocked at 94 mph. A pretrial conference has been set for September 28 with a jury trial following on October 18 if the case hasn't been resolved. | ||||||
| Source: Associated Press | ||||||
| Mon Jun 14 2010 | 12:20 | 49ers DE McDonald arrested | ||||
49ers DE Ray McDonald was arrested Saturday night in San Mateo County on suspicion of DUI. | ||||||
McDonald was apprehended just before 8PM and released on bail roughly two hours later. He's scheduled to appear in court on July 22. The 49ers' nickel end, McDonald hasn't had any history of off-the-field problems to this point. | ||||||
| Source: Comcast Sports Bay Area | ||||||