49ers trade Winborn to Jags
By Roger Phillips, STAFF WRITER
The San Francisco 49ers traded former starting linebacker Jamie Winborn to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, ESPN reported.
According to the report, the 49ers are likely to receive an undisclosed 2006 draft choice. Thursday's trade is contingent upon Winborn passing a physical this morning. Two years ago, Winborn suffered a serious neck injury that may draw the scrutiny of the Jaguars' medical staff.
"It's exciting," Winborn, the 49ers' second-round draft choice in 2001, told ESPN when asked about the trade. "It's a new start for me."
Winborn, 26, started the first two games this season for the 49ers but lost his starting job to Andre Carter two weeks ago. Last week, coach Mike Nolan told Winborn to leave the 49ers while the team worked out a trade for him.
Winborn will not have to wait long for a chance to try to show the 49ers they made a mistake by dumping him. The 49ers visit Jacksonville on Dec. 18.