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 the following roster moves today.
Linebacker Joe Walker has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster
Linebacker Jonas Griffith has been signed to the practice squad
The following rundown was provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
Walker (6-2, 236) originally signed with the team as a free agent on March 24, 2020. He was released by the team on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's practice squad the following day. Walker was activated from the team's practice squad for two games this season.
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By David Bonilla
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The 49ers initially claimed Helm on August 2, 2019. He was later waived and then signed to the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on December 12, 2019.
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