PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT

San Francisco 49er center Jesse Sapolu broke a bone in his right hand during Thursday’s practice at Rocklin, Calif.

The All-Pro veteran was scheduled for an operation today to have a pin inserted in the metacarpal bone. He will wear a cast for a week and then practice with a taped hand.

“I should be out there in a couple of weeks,” Sapolu said. “I always try to look at the positive side of things. I’ll get this fixed.”

Sapolu, 35, will be replaced by fourth-year offensive lineman Chris Dalman. He broke the bone during a pass-blocking drill while pushing defensive end Roy Barker.

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Philadelphia Coach Ray Rhodes said first-round draft choice Jermane Mayberry, who had a touch of bronchitis when he reported, will miss the next four or five days because of pneumonia.

The Eagles signed free agent fullback Brad Gaines and released cornerback Kendrick Nord.

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Neither member of last year’s top NFL receiving tandem has begun practicing with the Detroit Lions.

Herman Moore has gone home because of back spasms. And Brett Perriman, who reported to camp late because of a contract dispute, has yet to practice as he continues rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered in last season’s playoff loss to Philadelphia.

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The Minnesota Vikings, badly in need of help at outside linebacker, agreed to a five-year, $5.75 million contract with first-round pick Duane Clemons. The Vikings also signed 13-year veteran Darryl Talley to help fill the void created at outside linebacker. Starter Eddie McDaniel suffered a knee injury this week and could be sidelined for the season.