49ers release Braylon Edwards

49ers release Braylon Edwards
Posted on December 27, 2011 at 8:03 am by Eric Branch

Niners wide receiver Braylon Edwards announced today that he’s been released via a statement on Web site. The 49ers have confirmed the surprising roster move.

“I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn’t allowed me to re-sync with the offense,” Edwards wrote. “I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the Playoffs. I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans.”

Edwards (15 catches, 181 yards, 0 TDs) has been ineffective, collecting just two catches for 14 yards in the past four games in which he’s played. Still, the Niners’ decision to part ways in Week 17 is a surprising one given the timing and the state of their wide receiving corps which, at the moment, consists of Michael Crabtree, Ted Ginn, Kyle Williams and Brett Swain, a three-year veteran who has seven career receptions.

Ginn missed last week’s 19-17 win at Seattle due to an ankle injury and Williams exited in the fourth quarter due to concussion, according to the Sacramento Bee. The Niners will no doubt add another wide receiver to fill Edwards’ spot. Rookie Joe Hastings and John Matthews, a second-year pro who played for Jim Harbaugh at the University of San Diego, are their wideouts on the practice squad.

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