San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith returned
last weekend to help his team take on and defeat the Green Bay Packers in the
NFC Divisional round despite his partially torn triceps injury. While there’s a
chance Smith could further damage his triceps by continuing to play, he said
the injury should be even better this week, adding that it doesn’t concern him
much, according to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area.
"It felt pretty good for the most part, just getting
used to it, playing with it," Smith said of playing with a brace on his
left elbow. "It should be even better this week after going through it and
knowing how it felt and what to expect. So it should be even better this
week."
Smith’s injury will require offseason surgery to repair.
Until then, he is wearing a protective brace on his arm to help prevent further
damage from occurring.
Despite his injury, the Packers continued to double-team
Smith. San Francisco’s defense wasn’t the same after he was injured against the
New England Patriots, and regardless of his injury and limitation the 49ers are
glad to have him back.
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