San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore his right Achilles tendon during a training drill but is expected to play during the 2013 NFL season, the team said Wednesday. Crabtree suffered the injury on Tuesday and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday, according to an article on the team's website. "Surgery was successful and we do not anticipate it will be season-ending for Michael," 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said. "It was completely torn and it was completely repaired."

NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT Four months have passed since the Broncos' double-overtime loss to the Ravens in the divisional playoffs, and some fans still aren't over it -- particularly one gaffe that looms over the Broncos in the way Earnest Byner's goal-line fumble at old Mile High Stadium lingered over the Browns a quarter-century ago.

NFL Team Report - Buffalo Bills - INSIDE SLANT The Bills kicked off week two of voluntary organized team activities under new coach Doug Marrone on Monday, May 20, and pity the players who weren't there. While the few players who are missing have valid excuses, they are missing a heavy dose of installation by the new coaching staff. All three phases - offense, defense and special teams - are being emphasized.

NFL Team Report - Kansas City Chiefs - INSIDE SLANT As the Chiefs began their second week of OTA practices, one thing was clear: Andy Reid's defense was light years ahead of his offense when it came to making the transition to a new coaching staff and scheme.