"After finally finding some much-needed consistency, the San Francisco 49ers' kicking situation is back in flux. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan announced Monday that veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro suffered a Grade 1 strain in his right (kicking) hamstring in Sunday's win against the Arizona Cardinals. Piñeiro, according to Shanahan, will be week-to-week and is likely to miss some time. That means the 49ers will once again have to go to the free-agent market this week in search of help at a position that Piñeiro had finally stabilized after signing in Week 2."
"Piñeiro has been perfect on his field goal attempts this season, converting all 22 of his tries, including six from 50 or more yards. But he injured the hamstring late in the third quarter of the 41-22 win against the Cardinals. After making an extra point with 2:32 left, Piñeiro was seen grabbing his right leg as he slowly walked to the sideline. Punter Thomas Morstead handled kickoffs as Piñeiro did not return to the gam"
Eddy Piñeiro suffered a Grade 1 strain to his right (kicking) hamstring and will be week-to-week, likely missing some time. Piñeiro had converted all 22 field-goal attempts this season, including six from 50 or more yards, after signing in Week 2 and stabilizing the position. The injury occurred late in the third quarter of the 41-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals; after an extra point with 2:32 remaining he grabbed his right leg and did not return. Punter Thomas Morstead handled kickoffs. The 49ers will bring in kickers for workouts this week and may pursue free-agent options.
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