The San Francisco 49ers are down a key member of their talented defense heading into Week 1 after placing outside linebacker Parys Haralson on season-ending injured reserve Monday. San Francisco also signed linebacker Clark Haggans to a one-year contract to help fill the void as the defending NFC West champions prepare for their season opener Sunday at Green Bay. The Niners announced the roster moves during an off day Monday without providing details on Haralson's injury, though he is believed to have hurt his left arm during the first half of a preseason victory at Denver on Aug. 26. He didn't play in Thursday night's exhibition finale, a 35-3 victory against the San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park. Afterward, all coach Jim Harbaugh would say when asked about Haralson's status was that "he's working through something" -- a common, vague phrase used by the reigning NFL Coach of the Year when it comes to acknowledging injuries. Source: CBSSports
