Banta-Cain signs for 3-yrs, $12.2 million; Steelers sign Lee to offer sheet
Matt Maiocco has reported that outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, formerly a member of the Patriots, has officially signed with the 49ers.
Banta-Cain signed a three year, $12.2 million contract.
Steelers sign Andy Lee to an offer sheet
Matt also reports that the Steelers have signed punter Andy Lee to an offer sheet. If the 49ers declined to match the offer, they would receive a sixth round draft pick from the Steelers as compensation.
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By David Bonilla
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The San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has waived punter Drew Kaser and signed the following 13 free agents to reserve/future contracts:
CB Adonis Alexander
DL Josiah Coatney
S Chris Edwards
LB Jonas Griffith
DL Daeshon Hall
CB Tim Harris Jr.
FB Josh Hokit
WR Jauan Jennings
DB Obi Melifonwu
WR Austin Proehl
OL Dakoda Shepley
WR Kevin White
OL Isaiah Williams
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The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
Alexander (6-3, 205) was
