49ers release Nate Davis, sign Troy Smith
The San Francisco 49ers have
announced the signing of former Heisman winning quarterback Troy Smith.
To make room for Smith, the team cut third-string quarterback Nate Davis. The coaching staff has made it clear that Davis' development has been a disappointment. Following the team's final preseason game against the Chargers, head coach Mike Singletary said that Davis' spot on the roster was not guaranteed. However, Davis made the team's 53-man roster after they made their cuts on Friday.
Smith was a fifth-round selection by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2007 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 14 games with 2 starts, completing 48 of 89 passes for 558 yards, three touchdowns, one interception and a quarterback rating of 79.7.
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