Is knee tendinitis a big deal? NFL doctor discusses 49ers’ Ford, Kinlaw
The 49ers’ success is closely tied to their defensive line and two players on their vaunted front four have similar knee issues. Pro Bowl pass-rusher Dee Ford was limited throughout last season by knee tendinitis. It’s the same ailment that kept his new teammate, rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw - the No. 14 pick in last month’s draft -- sidelined for part of the Senior Bowl in January and all the combine in February.