49ers sign kicker David Akers, part ways with Nedney
Jul 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) of ESPN reports that former Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers has reached an agreement with San Francisco 49ers.
Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) of CSN Bay Area reports that the 49ers have decided to part ways with veteran Joe Nedney. Nedney was scheduled to earn $1.87 million this season.
According to Maiocco, "The 49ers' deal with David Akers is a three-year contract, source says."
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