The 49ers took a look at a couple of veteran linebackers as they looked for help at the position with Reuben Foster set to miss time with an ankle injury, but they've opted to go in a younger direction. The Vikings announced that the Niners have signed linebacker Elijah Lee off of their practice squad. [more]
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