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Niners' Smith will have season-ending shoulder surgery; Dilfer unlikely for Sat.

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Monday, December 10, 2007

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Quarterback Alex Smith will undergo surgery on his right shoulder, ending a disappointing season for the San Francisco 49ers' former No. 1 overall draft pick. The 49ers announced the decision late Monday night after Smith's latest consultation with team doctors and Dr. James Andrews over the separated right shoulder that has bedeviled him for more than two months. Smith will be placed on injured reserve this week. San Francisco also is likely to be without ...

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