The three-time Pro Bowl defensive back had missed the past two games because of the knee injury after being benched for an Oct. 19 game against the Miami Dolphins for disciplinary reasons.
McAlister, 31, sought second opinions from specialists in Canada and Florida before informing Harbaugh of his decision.
The impending surgery would repair the posterior cruciate ligament and cartilage damage. Free safety Ed Reed...
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