McCown has spent time with the Cardinals, Lions, Raiders and Panthers. He started 13 games in 2004 for the Cardinals and 9 for the Raiders in 2007.
Over his NFL career, McCown has completed 610 of 1,058 passes for 6,584 yards, 35 touchdowns and 40 interceptions.
McCown played with the UFL's Hartford Colonial last year where he was league's leading passer with a rating of 79.3.
McCown will wear #9 with the 49ers and compete for the third quarterback spot on the team.
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