Matt Wilhelm

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Wilhelm might start for SpikesSan Francisco Chronicle"If Takeo can't go, Matt Wilhelm will start," he said. Wilhelm, a seven-year veteran, was signed as a free agent by the 49ers prior to the Houston game Oct. ...Wilhelm-Willis made a nice combinationSacramento Beeall 4 news articles »  

We're two days away from a monstrous game for the 49ers and we've got our final injury report of the week.  A whole lot of probable players, but not much beyond that.  Barrows thinks we'll see Matt Wilhelm starting at the Ted linebacker spot over Takeo Spikes, who remains "day-to-day."  Wilhelm was solid last Thursday as a mid-game replacement for Spikes, so let's hope it carries over to Sunday. 49ersOutCB Nate Clements (shoulder)OT Joe Staley...  

Linebacker Takeo Spikes is listed as day-to-day with a strained hamstring incurred in the Chicago game, coach Mike Singletary said Tuesday. "If Takeo can't go, Matt Wilhelm will start," he said. Wilhelm, a seven-year veteran, was signed as a free agent by the...  

It looks like LB Jeff Ulbrich's post-concussion issues were a bit too much bear at this point.  The 49ers placed him on injured reserve and signed free agent LB Matt Wilhelm.  I don't have a scouting report at this point on Wilhelm, other than to say he'll be playing inside linebacker, but in reality, probably mostly on special teams. Wilhelm (6-4, 245) has seen action in 71 games (21 starts) since being drafted in the fourth round (112th pick...