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49ers re-sign linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a one-year deal
Jan 26, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers have announced the re-signing of linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a one-year deal.
Nzeocha (pronounced nuh-ZAH-chuh) was signed by the 49ers off of the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on September 25, 2017. He appeared in 10 games with San Francisco last season and registered four tackles on special teams.
Nzeocha was initially drafted out of the University of Wyoming by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Over the past three seasons, Nzeocha appeared in 18 games and registered four tackles.
While with the University of Wyoming, Nzeocha appeared in 39 games with 26 starts and registered 207 total tackles, 13 for loss, seven passes defensed, three forced fumbles, two sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interception over his collegiate career.
* Stats provided by the 49ers Communications staff
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