Lott’s Left Knee to Be Examined

Ronnie Lott already was doubtful for the San Francisco 49ers’ next game. Now he is questionable for the rest of the season.

Lott, who suffered sprained knees Dec. 3 against the New York Giants, sat out the 49ers’ game last week against the Cincinnati Bengals. Now he is seeking a second opinion on the condition of his left knee.

“Ronnie’s going to get another opinion, a doctor of his own choice,” 49er Coach George Seifert said. “He’s a professional, it’s his career and it’s not unusual. It’s not totally common, but it’s near to it.”

Lott said his left knee was injured when a teammate crashed into it after diving over a pileup in the fourth quarter of the 49ers’ 7-3 victory over the Giants. The injury was originally diagnosed as a sprain, but Lott’s condition has not improved.

Seifert said Lott probably won’t play in the 49ers’ game Monday night against the Rams.