Ex-Titan Abbott Given Tryout With the 49ers
Former San Diego Chargers and Cal State Fullerton kicker Vince Abbott was given a tryout by the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday as the team continued to be concerned about the condition of kicker Mike Cofer.
Cofer has been limited in his work by a pulled muscle in his left hip and is listed as probable for Monday night’s game with Denver.
“Looking at Abbott was just a precautionary measure,” said John McVay, director of football operations. “We had former Minnesota kicker Chuck Nelson in Wednesday for a tryout and there is a possibility that we might sign one or the other.”
McVay said the team wouldn’t have to make up its mind about signing a kicker until Saturday.
Meanwhile, Cofer insisted he should be ready to play against the Broncos.
“The muscle feels a lot better today than it has and I think I’ll be able to kick,” said Cofer, who missed Saturday night’s game against the Raiders.
Get our high school sports newsletter
Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
