SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Former first-round draft pick Kentwan Balmer missed Monday’s practice with the San Francisco 49ers for what coach Mike Singletary called “personal reasons.”
Singletary said he expects Balmer, a defensive lineman who finished last season on injured reserve with a hurt shoulder, to return to the team soon. Singletary would not elaborate on the reason for Balmer’s absence.
Balmer has been a disappointment to the 49ers since they selected him with the No. 29 overall pick of the 2008 draft. Entering his third NFL season, Balmer has yet to start a game and has 40 career tackles with no sacks.
