49ers sign Robinson; Still in hunt for Dixon
Jul 22, 2006 at 10:25 AM
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Team signs rookie M. Robinson
Jason Cole, of Yahoo Sports, reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed fourth-round draft pick RB Michael Robinson to a four-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Team remains leading candidate to sign D. Dixon
Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers remain the leading candidate to sign rookie free agent LB David Dixon, who was not picked up in this month's supplemental draft.
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