LaBoy back in the hunt

Travis LaBoy brought 23½ career sacks with him when he signed with the 49ers on Apr. 20. But the sixth-year NFL veteran and Marin Catholic High graduate hasn't been much of a factor on the practice field so far.

Still rehabbing the torn tendons in his left foot that cause him to miss the entire 2009 season while a member of the Arizona Cardinals, LaBoy has been taking part in position drills during offseason OTAs (voluntary practices), but has seen almost no time in 11-on-11 team period.

That changed this morning, when he found himself in the mix at outside linebacker. LaBoy said after practice that he's been feeling good, and doesn't expect to come away too sore from today's activity.

"Usually by the end of the week. But today I'll be fine," he said. "Tomorrow we get a little break, so that helps out. I'll be all right. I don't really have very many ill effects."

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